Friday, January 18, 2008
Annual MLK Convocation: Lessons from Little Rock
12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Amasa Stone Chapel
Sponsored by the Office of the President, Undergraduate Student Government, University Program Board, University Programs and Events, the Share the Vision Committee, and the Department of History
We remember the 50th anniversary of the integration of then all-white Central High School, and welcome Ernest Green as he shares his personal experiences as one of the courageous black students we have come to know as the "Little Rock Nine." Several books, movies and documentaries have been produced chronicling Green and his eight classmates' historic year at Central High School in Little Rock, Ark.—the most recent being the Ernest Green Story.
Monday, January 21, 2008
12 noon to 4 p.m., Excelsior Ballroom, Thwing Center
Sponsored by Student Affairs, the Share the Vision Committee, Interfraternity Congress, Panhellenic Council, and Bon Appétit
This interactive conference with break-out sessions allows students an opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King. Keynote speaker, James West Davidson, author and historian, will help us understand the significance of the "noose" in our society and appreciate the power and influence that one individual can have in standing up for justice. Open to all undergraduate and graduate/professional students at Case Western Reserve University. Space is limited. RVSP online by January 17, 2008.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
From Swastika to Jim Crow
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Spartan Room, Thwing Center
Sponsored by Cleveland Hillel Foundation, Anti-Defamation League, Newman Catholic Campus Ministry, and Jewish Student Group
A film and discussion on the little-known story of Jewish refugee scholars who fled Nazi Germany and arrived in the United States to find themselves excluded from mainstream American universities but welcomed at historically black colleges.
I Have a Dream: Health Disparities Forum
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Excelsior Ballroom, Thwing Center
Sponsored by the Daniel Hale Williams Pre-Med Society
Five Cleveland-area physicians with a background in health disparity research and serving minority populations will discuss their involvement in the abolishment of health disparities. Speakers include Dr. James Black, Dr. Sonja Harris-Haywood, Dr. Carla Harwell, and Dr. Lyla Blake-Gumbs from University Hospitals and Dr. Timothy Gillian from the Cleveland Clinic.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Women in History: Rosa Parks
12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Dampeer Room, Kelvin Smith Library
Sponsored by Kelvin Smith Library
A presentation and characterization followed by a Q&A session and light refreshments.
Civil Rights Game Show
4 to 6 p.m., Lounge, Guilford House
Sponsored by the Case History Club
This interactive program encourages historical knowledge of the civil rights movement with games of Civil Rights Pyramid and Civil Rights Jeopardy.
CCEL Film Night: A Celebration of Civic Engagement and MLK
6 to 8:30 p.m., Inamori Center, Crawford Hall
Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL)
Enjoy wings and subs with a screening of the film Citizen King followed by discussion.
Jr., Justice, & Jesus - What's the Connection?
7:30 to 9 p.m., 1914 Lounge, Thwing Center
Sponsored by Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship & Case Koinonia Christian Fellowship
A seminar discussing Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy/theology on social justice and the connection to the New Testament.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Food for the Soul
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Dorothy M. Pijan Atrium, Thwing Center
Sponsored by Student Activities and Leadership, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities
This event provides a space for the community to express their sentiments regarding Dr. King through poetry. Poetry by students and area poets will be shared along with a soul food meal.
Healthy Kids Make Healthy Connections
6 p.m., King Kennedy Estates, 6001 Woodland Avenue, Cleveland Sponsored by Case Medical Students Invested in Children's Health
An interactive workshop with SMART Girls of King Kennedy Boys and Girls Club that encourages kids to take charge of their own health.
A Night to Remember Because of a Dream Never Forgotten
6 to 8 p.m., Excelsior Ballroom, Thwing Center Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Join invited guest Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones for a dinner followed by a discussion of Dr. King’s career and legacy. The evening includes a series of performances including dancing, singing, stepping, and poetry from various student groups to demonstrate how King’s dream of diversity is apparent on the campus of Case Western Reserve University.
Friday, January 25, 2008
The Audacity To Believe: Justice, Peace, & Human Dignity
12 noon, 1413 Wolstein Research Building Sponsored by the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences (MSASS), the Mandel Council for Student Community Leadership, the Black Student Association, and the MSASS Alumni Board
A lecture with song about breaking the cycle of violence to bring justice and peace with speaker Darlene Grant Ph.D., L.C.S.W., MSASS'84, and 2006 NASW Social Worker of the year.
Brown Bag Film at KSL: Martin Luther King Jr., A Historical Perspective
12 noon to 1 p.m., Dampeer Room, Kelvin Smith Library Sponsored by Kelvin Smith Library
Bring your lunch for a documentary about Dr. King that includes photos and rare footage and explores his civil rights activist ideas and accomplishments. Beverages will be provided.
Spring Service Fair: "Everybody Can Be Great Because Everybody Can Serve" Martin Luther King
12:30 to 2 p.m., Excelsior Ballroom, Thwing Center Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement & Learning (CCEL)
Find out how you can get involved with local non-profits, national programs, post-grad opportunities, and student organizations.
Drama, Diversity, and Dialogue
12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Dorothy M. Pijan Atrium, Thwing Center Sponsored by Educational Enhancement Programs
Join a discussion — prompted by Orientation student skits — that will include topics relating to issues of social justice and personal values.
MLK Week Spartan Basketball Double Header: Case vs. Carnegie Mellon
6 p.m. (women's) and 8 p.m. (men's), Horsburgh Gymnasium, Veale Center Sponsored by Physical Education and Athletics
Cheer on the Spartans as we continue to celebrate the spirit of Dr. King with an exhibit and more.
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