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MLK Jr. Celebration
The WCU community gathers annually to celebrate and commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Our focus during the week long celebration is the concept of community. Dr. King once said, 'We know that to bring justice, love, and friendship, we must build strong communities that foster these things.' We encourage you to consider these words and your role in building a strong community here at WCU and beyond.
Schedule of Events
Monday, January 15, 2024
UPDATE
The MLK Jr march has been rescheduled for Sunday, 1/28/24 at 1:00pm at the fountain. Posters can be made at 12:00pm in the Intercultural Affairs Office, UC 227.
MLK Jr. Unity March
Host: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
1:00 pm - Poster Making , UC Multipurpose Room, 232
12:00 pm - Catafount
Monday, January 22, 2024
Self Care in Advocacy for Equity and Inclusion: Sustainable Models for Leaders
Host: Dr. Enrique Gomez
2:30 - 3:30 pm
UC Theater, 315
Burnout and high turnover rates for leaders and volunteers in non-profit, social services and advocacy organizations has increased since the COVID pandemic. This presentation and community discussion will address how individuals and organizations addressing issues of equity and inclusion can structure their work so that it is sustainable. Participants will see strategies to dynamically address sources of burnout in community leaders, volunteers, and professionals in advocacy work.
Civil Conversations Series: Social Equity
Hosts: Department of Student Community Ethics, Center for Community Engagement and
Service Learning
5:30 - 6:30 pm
UC Raleigh Room, 226
This is a civil dialogue event with the topic of social equity. Participants will have the opportunity to have a moderated conversation with others who may have different points of view than their own.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Tabling:Women Behind the Movement
Host: Greek Student Engagement & Development
11:00 am - 2:00 pm, UC Fountain
Tabling: Voter Registration
Host: Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fountain
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
CANCELLED
The Musc Behind the Movement program has been cancelled.
Music Behind the Movement
Host: Inspirational Gospel Chior
4:30 - 6:00pm
UC Theater, 315
Thursday, January 25, 2024
A Seat at the Table
Hosts: Global Black Studies, Inspirational Gospel Chior, Black Student Union, and
Sigma Gamma Rho
5:00 - 7:00 pm
UC Cherokee Room, 336
Round table discussion led by student leaders on what it means for all voices to be heard and how to take up space at the table. Student leaders will host a space where all students can have an open discussion about topics of equity, inclusion, and leadership on our campus. Food provided.
Friday, January 26, 2024
Civic Engagement: Scotts Creek Community Clean Up
Hosts: NAACP, Liberty Baptist Church, Center for Community Engagement and Service
Learning
2:00 - 4:00pm
*transportation provided
In partnership with the Jackson County NAACP and Liberty Baptist Church, CCESL will host MLK Day of Service on Friday, January 26th from 2pm-4pm. Volunteers will participate in a Scott's Creek area clean up in a historic black neighborhood. Transportation is provided. Join us for this MLK Week of Celebration event!
"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?" ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Movie: Rustin
Host: Last Minute Productions
6pm & 9pm
UC Theater
page last revised 1-19-24