Monday, January 15, 2007

Today's Response
Middle Tennessee State University

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."--Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

MTSU will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, in observance of the official holiday celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. An entire week of activities is planned to celebrate the life of the slain civil rights leader. Collectively, the activities are titled "Remembering the King Spirit and Legacy" and will run through Saturday, Jan. 20. The schedule follows:

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

MLK Display
MTSU chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Keathley University Center

An Evening with Dr. King Featuring Mr. Bryant Smith
This motivational lecture is cosponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Office of Multicultural Affairs and serves as a kickoff event for the week.
6:00 p.m., Keathley University Center Theater

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

MLK Display
MTSU chapters of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority and Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Keathley University Center

A Community Day of Service
The Community Day of Service program is in keeping and accordance with the teachings and philosophy of Dr. King. This program is designed to give back and to improve the lives of members of the MTSU community. Various Greek and other student organizations will engage in community service and service learning activities throughout the day.

Men's Basketball
Blue Raiders vs. Arkansas State University (free with student I.D.)
7:00 p.m., Murphy Center

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Leaders Luncheon with Meichelle "Ms. Manners" Gibson
Invitation required--for more information, call 615-898-2987
11:30 a.m., James Union Building, Dining Room C

MLK Display
MTSU chapters of Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Phi Beta Sigma fraternity
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Keathley University Center

Women's Basketball
Lady Raiders vs. Arkansas State University (free with student I.D.)
7:00 p.m., Murphy Center

MLK Birthday/Black-out Party
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
10:06 p.m., TBA

Friday, January 19, 2007

MLK Display
MTSU chapters of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and Omega Psi Phi fraternity
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Keathley University Center

Unity Movie Night with Ms. Andia Winslow
Ms. Winslow will screen, review, and discuss Boondocks (Cartoon Network), Return of the King, and the documentary Still Black at Yale. This event is co-sponsored by the Celebration Committee, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the MTSU Collegiate 100 Men and is designed to bring the entire campus community together for a night of camaraderie, discussion and fun.
7:00 p.m., Business and Aerospace Building, State Farm Lecture Hall, Room 102

Saturday, January 20, 2007

A Presidential Breakfast and Conversation with Dr. Jackie Thomas
Featuring MTSU's Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (by invitation)
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tennessee Room, James Union Building

The MTSU Annual Memorial Service and Candlelight Vigil
This grand finale of the university's Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration Week is cosponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The vigil will feature motivational speaker Ms. Kimberly LaMarque.
6:00 p.m., Tucker Theatre, Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building

For more information and updates, please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 615-898-2987. MLK Week events are free and open to the public.