13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
January 19 - 22, 2009

"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."
Martin Luther King Jr.

A series of events, including panel discussions, educational programs and the 21st Annual March for Humanity, will highlight Shippensburg University's 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The theme is "Continue the Dream."

The celebration will center on events Jan. 19 and 20, with the annual march set for Jan. 22. The university will be closed Jan. 19 as part of the national celebration of Dr. King's birthday.

Sponsored by the Office of Social Equity and the MLK Planning Committee.

Committee members include:
Ms. Nipa Browder, Mr. Riley Cameron, Mr. Darrell Claiborne, Ms. Emilee Danielson, Dr. Pete Gigliotti, Dr. Tomoko Grabosky, Ms. Beverly Hamilton, Dr. Sharnine Herbert, Ms. Diane L. Jefferson, Dr. Patricia Patrick, Mrs. Carol Swinehart, Ms. Vicky Tosten, Ms. Natalie Walker, Dr. Melodye Wehrung, Mr. Shawn Wiley, Dr. Anthony Winter

Special thanks to: Dr. William Ruud, Dr. Leslie Folmer-Clinton, Ms. Laura Burkett and staff, Mr. Nick Iula and food service staff, Ms. Hope Feldman, Ms. Michelle Hayworth, the SU Moving Crew, and the SU Sound Works.

More information is also available from the Office of Social Equity at (717) 477-1161.

All events and exhibits are open to the public!

The Schedule

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

• 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  Breakfast (complimentary)
  Location: Kriner Hall
  Sponsor:  Office of Social Equity
  Description: Complimentary community breakfast.
  
  
• 9:00 a.m. - l0:00 a.m.
  Pastoral Panel
  Location: Kriner Hall
  Sponsor: Office of Social Equity
  Moderator: Rev. Janice Bye, SU United Campus Ministry
  Panel:
  Rabbi Sharon Ballan, Congregation Sons of Israel
   Pastor. Manny Diaz, Chambersburg, PA
   Sensei Anthony Stultz, Blue Mountain Lotus Society
   Rev. Dr. Lois Waters, Unity In Christ Church
   Fr. Dave Hillier, Our Lady of the Visitation Church
  Description: The topic of the panel discussion, "Realizing the MLK Dream in 2009" will focus on  how American current events have been shaped by the historic Civil Rights  Movement.
  
  
• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  Community Youth Workshop/Activities
  Activity: Dance Instruction (Ages 8-18)
  Location: Kriner Dining Hall Lobby
  Sponsor:  Office of Social Equity
  Description: In-Motion Dance Troupe will teach children, ages 8-18, an original dance which will be presented later in the morning.
  
  
• 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  Martin Luther King Jr.:  The Man and the Dream
  Location: Kriner Hall
  Sponsor: Office of Social Equity
  See film information
  
  
• 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  Educational Activities (ages 8-12)
  Location: Kriner Dining Hall Lobby
  Sponsor:  Office of Social Equity
  Description: Social Equity graduate assistant staff members will present fun-filled educational activities and games.
  
  
• 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  Cultural Jeopardy (Ages 12-18)
  Location: OM Chapel
  Sponsor:  Office of Social Equity and MLK Program
  Description: Ms. Natalie Walker, academic coordinator for the MLK Program, will host a cultural version of the popular game show.
  
  
• 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  Pre-Lunch Performance
  Location: Kriner Dining Hall
  Sponsor:  Office of Social Equity
  Description: Children, ages 8-18, with their teachers In-Motion Dance Troupe, will present an original dance.
  
  
• 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  Community Luncheon (complimentary)
  Location: Kriner Dining Hall
  Sponsor: Office of Social Equity and SU Dining Services
  Description: Entertainment will be provided by local choirs and will feature spirituals reminiscent of
  Dr. King's ideals and beliefs. Mayors and school officials from surrounding communities will
  share their reflections of the day's importance.
  Menu: fried chicken, baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, cabbage and potatoes, sweet potatoes,
  black-eyed peas, greens, corn bread, peach cobbler and assorted beverages.
  
  

  PERFORMANCES	SPEAKERS
  Oasis of Love Church Choir Director:  Mr. George Reitz	Dr. William Ruud SU President
  Heavenly Sent Church Choir Director:  Ms. Theda Davis	Dr. Barbara Lyman SU Provost
  Harmonic Voices of Truth Director:  Rev. Diane L. Jefferson	Mr. Bruce Hockersmith Shippensburg Mayor
  	Mr. Peter Lagiovane Chambersburg Mayor
  	Mr. Kirk Wilson Carlisle Mayor
  	Dr. Joseph Padasak Chambersburg SD Superintendent
  	Dr. Gerald W. Kohn Harrisburg SD Superintendent
  	Mr. Peter Nguyen Shippensburg Student

  
  
• Noon - 3:00 p.m.
  Speech: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream"
  Sponsor:  Office of Social Equity
  Location: Rooms 219-221, Anthony F. Ceddia Union Building
  View speech exhibit information

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

"Martin Luther King must be looking down from the heavens and saying & 'hallelujah'."
 -John Lewis, Georgia Representative

Lewis was a stalwart of the 1960s civil-rights movement, on the historic election of a black man to the presidency.

• 11:00 a.m.
  The Inauguration Day Festivities
  Location:  H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
  Sponsor:  Office of Social Equity and Luhrs Performing Arts Center
   Description: The dream of Dr. King continues as we witness the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Together staff, faculty, students, and the public will view this historic event on large-screen TV.
  Complimentary hot beverages will be served throughout the day.
  
  
• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Martin Luther King Jr.:  The Man and the Dream
  Location: Orndorff Theater, Anthony F. Ceddia Union Building
  Sponsor: Office of Social Equity
  View film information
  
• 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  Special Luncheon
  Location:  Century Cafe, Old Main
  Sponsor:  Office of Social Equity & SU Food Service
  Description: In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King's Southern roots, menu will be traditional soul food. Nominal fee applies.

For more information, call the Office of Social Equity at (717) 477-1161.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22

• 3:30 p.m
  March for Humanity
  Location: Multipurpose room, Ceddia Union Building
  Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the African American Organization
  Description: The theme of the march is "The Dream Continues." The march is an opportunity to demonstrate solidarity and concern for humanity.

For more information, call the office at 477-1616.

Experience the Exhibit!
MLK:  Take a Step Back in Time - A Sensory Experience
"A Civil Rights Experience"
January 19, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
January 20, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
January 21-23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Located at: Anthony F. Ceddia Union Building
Shippensburg University (CUB)

While many exhibits involving history allow the viewer to casually read stories and look at pictures depicting what life was like in certain time periods, this exhibit will provide the viewer a glimpse of what it was like to grow up during the Civil Rights Movement, transform reality and fully engulf the viewer with the sights, sounds, and more importantly, the vivid emotions felt by American citizens throughout a portion of our country's history.

Starting with Post-Civil War, the Reconstruction Period, this exhibit will walk you through major events and issues of what life might have been like.

A Film: Martin Luther King, Jr.:
The Man and the Dream
Provided by A&E and Biography.com
January 19, 10:00 a.m.
Kriner Dining Hall
January 20, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Orndorff Theater
Anthony F. Ceddia Union Building
Shippensburg University

Sponsor: Office of Social Equity
Description: Through this 50-minute biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we will revisit the life and legacy of the legendary leader through interviews with his confidants, and extensive analysis of his speeches and sermons. Take a few minutes to enjoy this stirring story of one of the 20th century's most influential and compelling figures!

A Speech: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s
"I Have a Dream"
January 19, Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Rooms 219-221
Anthony F. Ceddia Union Building
Shippensburg University

Sponsor: Office of Social Equity
Description: Enjoy in its entirety one of the greatest speeches of our time. You've heard snippets, but have you heard all 14 minutes? Take the time to do so and marvel at the majesty and beauty of Dr. King's method of expression.