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Program for January 21, 2008
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

Day/DateTimeSponsorEventLocation
Monday, January 21st 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. MLK Planning Committee Campus Observance - Part I
Keynote address by Alexis M. Herman, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and co-chair of the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund. Musical performances by the University Chorale, Northwestern Community Ensemble, and members of the University community.
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Monday, January 21st 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. MLK Planning Committee and Bridging The Gap Community Conversations
Discussions about 21st century civil rights, race, and culture at NU an beyond. Open to all students, staff and faculty. Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts as part of a 'public discussion' on banners in various location on campus, as a precursor to discussions.
Bobb-Residence Hall, Norris, Foster-Walker
Monday, January 21st 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Campus Observance - Part II: Alpha Phi Alpha Candle Light Vigil
Keynote address by Eva Jefferson Paterson (WCAS71), civil right attorney and president of the Equal Justice Society. Musical performances by the Northwestern Community Ensemble, a capella groups "Purple Haze", "The Undertones", "Harmony and Spirit" and "Thunk" and other members of the University community.
Alice Millar Chapel