Welcome to MLK Week 2009!
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program was established in January of 1997 at Belmont University as a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Events are held each January as a part of the observance of Dr. King's birthday.
All these events are open to the Belmont Community and the general public. We hope you will participate.
Schedule of Events
TBA - please check this site for regular updates.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 2009
“What is Race?”
Monday, January 19, 2009
“Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Vigil”
Meet to see video clips from the civil rights era. Following this the group will move to other venues by candlelight. These will include the Amphtheater (talk), Beaman A&B (food), MBC 103 (information on community service), Troutt Black Box (program).
Massey Performing Arts Center: 7 PMPersonal & Professional Growth Convocation
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
“Inauguration Viewing Party”
Come by between classes to view the parade and inauguration of Barack Obama. Sponsored in conjunction with College Democrats. You are welcome to come and go as you need. Food will not be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.
Beaman Student Life Center: 9:00 AM - NoonWednesday, January 21, 2009
“The Origins of Nonviolence in the African American Freedom Struggle”
Presented by Dr. Dennis C. Dickerson, Vanderbilt Univeristy
Vince Gill Room: 10 AM
Academic Lecture Convocation
Note: Due to a death in the family, Dr. Dickerson will not be be present.
Dr. Peter Kuryla, Assistant Professof of History, Belmont University
will be our presenter in the place of Dr. Dickerson.
Dr. Kuryla worked with Dr. Dickerson while in graduare school and
has conducted extensive research on the Civil RIghts movement and
has published material on this subject.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
“5th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Worship Service”
Brandon Maxwell will serve as the leader of this student led worship service featuring Belmont groups.
Sermon by Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil
Massey Performing Arts Center: 7 PM
Christian Faith Development Convocation
Thursday January 22, 2009
“Race and Religion in Nashville"
Moderated by Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil
A panel discussion about the challenges for United churches in Nashville. Area ministers will share their experiences with diversity in their churches and their work with the community at large.
Multimedia Hall: 5:30 PM
Reception at 5:00 PM in Leu Art Gallery
Friday, January 23, 2009
Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Address
Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil
Massey Performing Arts Center: 10 AM
Christian Faith Development Convocation
Monday, January 26, 2009
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy and its impact on the life of a professional athlete
Chris Sanders
Neely Dining Hall: 10 AM
Personal & Professional Growth Convocation
Friday, January 30, 2009
“I Am The Dream”
A play directed by Crystal Jones
Harton Recital Hall
Culture & Arts Convocation
Saturday, January 31, 2009
MLK Bus trip to Cincinnati
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee is sponsoring a bus trip to Civil Rights Sites in Cincinnati, OH. We will board the bus at 4:30 AM on the lower circle (in front of Wheeler). We will return to Belmont aboaut 10 PM. This trip is limited to one bus, and will be on a first come/first served basis. The cost is $25/erson. Upon arrival in Cincinnati, we will tour the United Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Following this, we will go as a group to lunch. The afternoon will include a trip to the Race: Are We So Different?, a traveling exhibit at the Cincinnati History Museum. A bus trip to a significant civil rights site is a part of the MLK week celebration each year. We've been to Memphis, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Cincinnati in the past. This year we are fortunate to be able to include the RACE exhibit in our plans. The exhibit is not scheduled to come to Tennessee, so this may be the only change you have to see it. To apply, please come to the Psychology Building and see Mary Godwin for an application and to pay your $25.
Board Bus lower Circle by Wheeler: 4:30 AM
Personal & Professional Growth Convocation
(Must complete all 3 forms and pay $25 to hold your space on the bus)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - Friday, February 6, 2009
Belmont And Diversity (B.A.D.)
Talk with others about important issues at Belmont. Build new friendships among diverse people. Find common ground for solutions and action. Create new ideas for lasting community change. Participants will be assigned to attend one night out of the three that this event is offered (will ONLY attend one night). Must apply to attend. Application deadline is Thursday, January 28, 2008. Applications will be available in PDB 100. Contact Mary Godwin at x6806 or godwinm@mail.belmont.edu for more information. A snack will be provided.
Open to all members of the Belmont Community!!!
Note: You only sign up for ONE of the above dates - not all three!!
Wednesday & Thursday sessions will be held at 5:00 PM in Beaman A
Friday session will be held at 5:00 PM in the Conference Room by What's Bruin
Personal & Professional Growth Convocation
There will be Sign up Tables in the Cafeteria for B.A.D. on the Following Dates:
Daily through February 2, 2009
You may also download the form below and bring to PDB 100 or Fax to 615-460-5417
Other MLK presentations will be given as a part of regularly schedule Belmont Classes.
