In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday on January 15, 2007, the Office of the
Vice President for Human Relations is sponsoring Affirming the Dream XII:  Promises to Keep.  The Affirming the Dream tradition began twelve years ago when the first Day of Service was organized, and this year we continue the tradition of providing opportunities to engage in
Dr. King’s vision. 

We invite all faculty, staff, and students to reflect on Dr. King’s question - “What are you doing for others?” - and take part in one or all of this year’s events:

• Donate a non-food item for the Food Finders Food Bank - even the smallest
  donation makes a difference.   
  

• Volunteer for Day of Service at community agencies that work with animals,
  children, senior citizens, health care and the homeless.  We’ll provide lunch to
  show you our appreciation.  Take a look at some of this year’s volunteers!
  
• Attend the University Celebration to hear from Hector Cantu, the co-creator/writer
  of the Baldo newspaper comic strip, as well as the Purdue Black Voices of
  Inspiration.
  

• Participate in a video and facilitated discussion presented by the DRO, LCC, and LAFASA. 

For more information about the 2007 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, contact the Office of the Vice President for Human Relations at (765) 494-5830 or vphr@purdue.edu.

The 2007 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration events are sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Human Relations in collaboration with the Diversity Resource Office, Black Cultural Center, African American Studies and Research Center, Office of the Vice President for Housing and Food Services, and the Boiler Volunteer Network.