Service Opportunity

On Saturday morning, volunteers will have the opportunity to package 10,000 meals in about an hour though Stop Hunger Now’s meal packaging program. Meals will consist of dehydrated, high protein, and highly nutritious meals. They will be used in crisis situations and in school feeding programs for schools and orphanages in developing countries around the world.

http://www.stophungernow.org/

When: Saturday, January 19, 11:00 am
Where: Fellowship Hall of Memorial Chapel

An Evening of Jazz with the Todd Wright Quintet

Emory & Henry College will begin its celebration of the life of Martin Luther King with “An Evening of Jazz” provided by the Todd Wright Jazz Quintet on Sunday, Jan. 20. The concert, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7:30 in Memorial Chapel at Emory & Henry.

http://www.todd-wright.com

Lyceum Credit will be given for this event.

When: Sunday, January 20, 7:30 pm
Where: Memorial Chapel

Keynote Address by Mohammed Bilal

Mohammed Bilal will offer his thoughts on “12 Steps to Appreciating Diversity”. This presentation will help participants embrace and incorporate social justice and equity into their daily lives.

Bilal has an MA in Diversity Studies. He has spent 14 years creating fun, innovative ways to educate people about diversity and responsibility. His positive energy, unmistakable talent, and ethics have made him one of today’s leading role models and top diversity consultants.

Lyceum credit will be given for this event.

When: Monday, January 21, 10:00 AM
Where: Memorial Chapel

Breakout Sessions

Several presenters will lead discussions reflecting our theme “Building Tomorrow Together.” These sessions will address ways in which we can decrease stereotyping and better understand the diversities in our culture. Issues to be addressed are racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious tolerance, regional bias, and socio-economic walls.

When: Monday, January 21, 11:30 AM
Where: various locations across campus

The afternoon breakout session will feature our keynote speaker, Mohammed Bilal. His topic will be “Each One Teach One.”

When: Monday, January 21st, 2:30 PM
Where: Wiley Auditorium

Click here for more details on individual breakout sessions.

Lyceum credit will be given for participation in any of the breakout events.

Celebration Dinner

Our campus community is invited to enjoy a Celebration Dinner in honor of Dr. King and Emory & Henry’s 2013 MLK Day Celebration. This event is sponsored by Sodexo dining service.

Students not on the meal plan, as well as faculty and staff members may obtain meal tickets by contacting Michael Gess or by picking on up at a table at the back of the sanctuary in Memorial Chapel on Sunday evening or Monday morning.

The general public is invited to attend at the cost of $7.50 per person.

When: Monday, January 21, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: Main Dining Hall in Van Dyke Center

Spoken Word/Poetry Performance by Mohammed Bilal

Actor Mohammed Bilal will present a unique performance of spoken word poetry on Monday evening.

Bilal will perform “Brand Newness and Other Mythologies” in conjunction with the College’s Martin Luther King celebration. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Wiley Hall Auditorium at Emory & Henry.

Bilal first began acting at age six when he joined the famous Alyo Children’s Dance Theatre and ETA Creative Arts in Chicago. He continued his actor training at a performing arts high school, and later, an acting conservatory, The Theatre School: DePaul University. He has received extensive training in film, television and theatre in both New York City and Chicago. He is known for his intensity and versatility on stage and in front of the camera.

Lyceum Credit will be given for this event.

When: Monday, January 21, 7:30 PM
Where: Wiley Auditorium