ֱCelebrates MLK Day with Series of Events
ֱ will host a series of events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Monday, Jan. 16 through Friday, Jan. 20.
ֱ will host a series of events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Monday, Jan. 16 through Friday, Jan. 20. The events are sponsored by FAU’s Division of Student Affairs.
The following events will be held on FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
MLK Day of Service
Monday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grand Palm Room, Student Union
ֱstudents and staff will participate in a day of community service in honor of King’s legacy. Students will be transported to various local service sites including animal welfare, youth development and hunger organizations.
Tunnel Vision: A Sensory Experience
Tuesday, Jan. 17 through Friday, Jan. 20; sessions from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Majestic Palm Room, Student Union
Tunnel Vision is an immersion program that allows ֱstudents, faculty and staff to walk through scenarios of oppression and injustices. Learn how your attitude and behavior can affect others, and discover ways to help by listening, learning and speaking up. Tunnel tours begin every 30 minutes until 6 p.m.
Religious Traditions of Social Justice
Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.
Palmetto Palm Room, Student Union
The ֱcommunity will explore how religion has played an important role in various social justice movements throughout history.
My Struggle … Your Struggle
Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Arts & Letters Patio
The Black Student Union invites ֱstudents, faculty and staff to share their struggles and experiences through spoken word performances.
MLK Diversity Address: Speaker Shaun King
Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Grand Palm Room, Student Union
The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs proudly presents the 2017 MLK Diversity Address featuring Shaun King, social justice writer for the New York Daily News. This year’s theme is “I Have a Dream … but What Will Be My Legacy?,” which examines social justice issues that impact our daily lives. A reception will immediately follow the event.
The Many Colors of Civil Rights: Bayard Rustin
Thursday, Jan. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Sago Palm Room, Student Union
The ֱcommunity will share its thoughts on Bayard Rustin, a hidden leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Rustin was an adviser to King, and was the mastermind behind the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, one of the largest civil rights’ rallies in history.
Multicultural Assembly
Friday, Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Live Oak D, Student Union
The Multicultural Assembly features student and community organizations that ֱstudents become involved with. Come out to learn, grow and get engaged.
Movie: ‘Southside with You’
Friday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m.
Live Oak, Student Union
This film chronicles the blossoming romance between U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the summer of 1989. The romantic drama tells the story of their first date in Chicago’s South Side.
The following events will be held on FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:
MLKDay of Service
Monday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Burrow, Student Union
ֱstudents and staff will participate in a day of community service in honor of King’s legacy. Students will be transported to the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County for a service project.
MLK Diversity Address: Speaker Shaun King
Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
The Burrow, Student Union
*Event will be broadcast live from Boca Raton campus
The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs proudly presents the 2017 MLK Diversity Address featuring Shaun King, social justice writer for the New York Daily News. This year’s theme is “I Have a Dream … but What Will Be My Legacy?,” which examines social justice issues that impact our daily lives. A reception will immediately follow the event.
Movie: ‘Southside with You’
Thursday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m.
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This film chronicles the blossoming romance between U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the summer of 1989. The romantic drama tells the story of their first date in Chicago’s South Side.
The following events will be held on FAU’s Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
MLK Day of Service
Monday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oasis Lounge, Student Union
ֱstudents and staff will participate in a day of community service in honor of King’s legacy. Students will be transported to In Jacob’s Shoes for a service project.
MLK Diversity Address: Speaker Shaun King
Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Heritage Hall, Student Union
*Event will be broadcast live from Boca Raton campus
The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs proudly presents the 2017 MLK Diversity Address featuring Shaun King, social justice writer for the New York Daily News. This year’s theme is “I Have a Dream … but What Will Be My Legacy?,” which examines social justice issues that impact our daily lives. A reception will immediately follow the event.
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