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Monday, January 16, 2012
| 12:30-1:30 pm |
School of Drama Tribute to Dr. King and State of Diversity at Carnegie Mellon
Rangos Ballroom, University Center
Students from the Schools of Drama and Music will honor Dr. King through song and verse.
Dr. Jared L. Cohon, President of Carnegie Mellon University, will address the audience.
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| 1:30 -3:30pm |
A Social Justice Experience: Cultivating Social Moments (Lunch & Panel)
Peter/Wright/McKenna, University Center
Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others? --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? What is an issue that moves you? Hear from others who are taking action. We encourage members of our campus community to take part in this 2-hour interactive experience regarding Dr. King's message about leadership, service and social justice.
Register at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5XZ2pxbjlvRUR3NEstU2tRZlRLQUE6MQ
Contact M. Shernell Smith at mssmith@andrew.cmu.edu or 412 268-2075 or Aditya Goyal at aditya@andrew.cmu.edu for more information.
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| 12:30 -3:00 pm |
Happy Birthday Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Children’s Programs/Activities
Activities and a presentation appropriate for children of all ages will be offered.
Artwork in honor of Dr. King by 4th grade students from Linden Academy
University Center 1st Floor
Quiltmaking with local Master Quilter Tina Brewer. Families will be provided supplies to help in the creation of a Carnegie Mellon MLK commemorative quilt.
Connan Room, University Center
Book Readings hosted by CMU Student Leaders
Books include 'Shades of People' by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly and 'Whoever You Are' by Mem Fox
Art Activities: Activities include making headbands with symbols of peace and cooperation and a "people chain".
Hosted by the Mortar Board Society, Alumni Lounge, University Center
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| 1:30 – 2:30pm |
Readings of Creative Works and Presentation of 'The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards'
Rangos 3, University Center
Local high school students and Carnegie Mellon students will read personal narratives dealing with individual experiences with racial difference and discrimination. The students are recipients of writing awards sponsored by the Carnegie Mellon Creative Writing Program, Student Affairs and Office of the President.
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2:30 pm-3:15 pm
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Arts Greenhouse Collaborative will be preceded by
a special MLK monologue tribute by Mr. Daryl Lumpkins & Brittany Thurman
First Floor, University Center
Teens from the Arts Greenhouse hip-hop program will premier their music video "MLK" - a compelling hip-hop song in which explores the bitter-sweet relevance of Martin Luther King to Pittsburgh youth. A short hip-hop performance will follow the screening, featuring some of the most talented teenage lyricists in Pittsburgh. The Arts Greenhouse is a hip-hop music education outreach program for Pittsburgh teens at Carnegie Mellon. For more information, visit www.pghbeatmakers.org.
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| 3 pm |
Special Roundtable Dialogue with Dr. Bernard Franklin
"Role Modeling and the Influence on Children"
Dowd Room, University Center
A round table discussion with students, faculty and staff related to the influence of male role models on African-American children. Everyone from the Black community to the current president speaks on the lack of Black fathers, the disproportionate numbers of Black males in jail, and the lack of Black males on college campuses. But with all of the talk about the subject, an equal amount of action hasn't taken place, and the root of the problem hasn't been addressed proactively.
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| 4:15 pm |
Candlelight Procession
Meet in the Lobby of Purnell Center
Join members of the community to honor the work of Dr. King with a symbolic march for Civil Rights against racial segregation. Let us remember the struggles for freedom and equality through non-violent protest. Hosted by the CMARC office.
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| 5:00 pm |
Keynote Address and Reception
Dr. Bernard Franklin
‘The Courage to Lead'
Rangos Ballroom, University Center
Dr. Franklin is a consultant, educator, community leader and social advocate who is nationally recognized for his work with leadership, diversity & urban education.
Student Speaker:Heather Rae Martin, Tepper School of Business, MBA
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8:30 pm
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Late Night Desserts & Dialogue with Dr. Franklin
Connan Room, University Center
Join Dr. Franklin for coffee and desserts as we informally continue the conversation about ‘the courage to lead' and creating impacts on your campus and in the community.
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There will be no classes after 12:30pm on January 16.
All events are free and open to members of both the Carnegie Mellon and Pittsburgh communities.
For more information contact, 412-268-2075. | | | | |
