Purdue University
2006 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Affirming the dream 11 - courage, resilience, and hope
"You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

 

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Events
Gifts-in-Kind Drive

December 5 — January 12, 2006
Donate non-food items at campus drop-off points

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Day of Service and Appreciation Luncheon

Monday, January 16, 2006
Volunteer for area non-profit organizations (to register, call (765) 496-2450 by January 12)
Check-in and Continental Breakfast: 9 a.m. (Tarkington Hall)
Volunteer: 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Luncheon: 12:30 — 2:30 p.m. (Tarkington Hall)

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University Celebration with Keynote Speaker, Nancy Giles
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Monday, January 16, 2006
Nancy Giles, acclaimed CBS Sunday Morning contributor, comedienne, and actress speaks to "Finding Your Voice"
Presentation of the Purdue University Dreamer Award (about the Dreamer Award)
Performance by the Purdue Black Voices of Inspiration
7 p.m. Fowler Hall
Open to the public, free admission

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"Martin Luther King, Jr.: From Individual to Cultural Icon"
A Video Retrospective and Discussion

Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Presented by the Diversity Resource Office
Stewart Center, Room 313
10:30-11:30 a.m.: Screening: At the River I Stand
12:05-12:55 p.m.: Discussion presented by Professor of Philosophy and African American Studies, Leonard Harris
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Screening: I May Not Get There With You

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An Evening with Spike Lee
"African American Images in Hollywood"
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Presented by the Black Cultural Center
7 p.m. Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center

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