Today, the UNL community joins the nation's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life with the Chancellor's Program which will begin at 5 PM in the Nebraska Union Auditorium on City Campus. As a member of UNL's MLK Week Committee, I want to extend a personal invitation to everyone in the law school community to this event focusing on the impact of the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Addie Mae Collins was one of four young girls killed in the bombing. Tonight, her sisters will reflect on the tragic event with political scientist and writer, Dr. Tracy Snipe.
If you are unable to attend this event, you might enjoy the Open Mic event on Wednesday evening where students are encouraged to reflect on the meaning of Dr. King's message. I worked on this event and we are offering some great prizes during the evening -- so consider presenting your creative work. If you enjoy interacting with children, consider registering for the MLK day of service and spend an few hours at one of the various community sites on Wednesday afternoon. A panel discussion on immigration (Thursday) and the Afkican People's Annual Banquet (Friday) round out the week's events. These annual events provide an opportunity to pause and reflect on the life of Dr. King. More importantly, the events challenge each one of us to continue his work in our community. Additional details about UNL's events are outlined below.
-Professor Catherine Wilson
MLK Week Event Calendar
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
5 p.m. | Chancellor's Program | Nebraska Union Auditorium, UNL City Campus
Birmingham Revisited, 1963: A Trilogy
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Tracy Snipe, political scientist, writer, speaker; Sarah Collins-Rudolph, Janie Collins-Simpkins & Junie Collins-Williams. Fifty years ago, in 1963, Dr. King gave the eulogy for three of the four young girls killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, one of whom was Addie Mae Collins. Speakers will reflect on life after this tragic incident and talk about their forthcoming biography.
Chancellor Perlman will present the MLK Fulfilling the Dream Award to Pat Tetreault, Director of the LGBTQA Resource Center. Reception to follow in Gaughan Center Ubuntu Room.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
2 - 6 p.m. | Service Learning Project | Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, UNL City Campus
Participants will volunteer at various sites around the community in honor of Dr. King's vision for community outreach. T-shirts and dinner will be provided. Check-in begins at 2:00 pm in the Gaughan Center lobby. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and a grant from the Pepsi Diversity Program Fund.
Questions? Email LeadingTheDreamUNL@gmail.com
7 p.m. | OUTSPOKEN: Open Mic MLK Tribute Night | Nebraska Union Crib, UNL City Campus
Showcase your creativity through poetry, dance, spoken word, song, etc. while addressing issues surrounding the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., including peace, equality and social justice. Prizes will be awarded. Like us on Facebook to find out more. GRAND Prize includes an iPAD courtesy of the UNL Computer and Phone Store.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
7:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion | Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, UNL City Campus
Panelists: Professor Alice Kang, Political Science; Professor Jeannette Jones, History; Professor Gwendolyn M. Combs, Management; Professor Michael W. Combs, Political Science
Panelists discuss "Race, Immigration, and the Transforming of a Nation: America in the 21st Century"
Friday, January 25, 2013
6:30 p.m. | Afrikan People's Union MLK Banquet | Nebraska Union Ballroom, UNL City Campus
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bernard Franklin
Tickets: $15 each or $100 for table of eight
Contact: Gregory Wilson at gregory.wilson@huskers.unl.edu
Visit: http://mlkweek.unl.edu