January 19, 2009
OVERVIEW
Get your FREE tickets to an uplifting performance by the world-renowned soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples on January 19 @ Noon.
- Students/faculty/staff: 2 per Wildcard @ Norris Box office beginning Jan 5th.
- Non-NU: 2 per request @ Pick-Staiger Box Office, available immediately.
Order your FREE tickets (surcharge will apply for online purchases)
In recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the University has assembled a variety of programs to cause reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. King. The offerings include lectures, service opportunities, discussions, films, music and theater throughout the week, on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses. We invite all members of our immediate Northwestern community (students, faculty and staff), as well as alumni, and guests to join us in the celebration of the life and legacy of this great American leader. We invite you to: Remember * Celebrate * Act
The featured presenters for the 2009 celebrations are Chicago's own singer extraordinaire Mavis Staples, and native son and educator Wayne D. Watson, and scholar activist, Tim Wise.
Please note that these presentations will NOT be webcast, so your attendance is strongly encouraged. Details about ticketed events are located in the program overview.
Northwestern has suspended classes and other academic activity on Monday, January 19, 2009, on both campuses for a University-wide, full "day-on" observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The celebration is not a University holiday, so all other University operations function as normal, but staff are encouraged to participate.
Welcome to Community Conversations On-Line!
This site provides a forum where we, as a community, can explore the meaning and relevancy of Martin Luther King in the current world and here within the Northwestern campus. Please share your thoughts! (Users must have an @u.northwestern account to participate)
Question: What would MLK say about Race Relations at Northwestern?
Question: King to Obama has the dream been realized?
