Calendar of Events

wednesday, january 11

6:30pm

High School Oratorical Contest - Bethlehem City Hall

Lehigh valley High School students will be asked to deliver a 3 minute speech on addressing the violence that surrounds our communities and their stance in combatting these issues. A cash prize will be given to the top 4 contestants where Lehigh Faculty and Staff will serve as judges alongside several community members. The top winner will also be asked to perform at the MLK Convocation.

monday, january 16

10:00am - 12:00pm

MLK Week Opening Ceremony - Baker Hall

This is an open event where students, faculty and staff will join to reflect on what Dr. MLK's legacy means to them. There will be video footage, monologues, recordings, amongst other multimedia productions in effort to summarize the impact of this great American. Attendees are free to come and go as they please.

10:00am - 12:00pm

Northampton Community College Clothing Drive - Lamberton Hall

tuesday, january 17

8:00am

Interfaith Breakfast - Asa Packer Dining Hall

This is an open breakfast that gives faculty, staff and students the opportunity to reflect on the spiritual realm of social justice. Students will be asked to speak briefly on the role of spirituality in their daily lives and how it relates to social justice.
RSVP to Evelyn Santos (evs411)

5:00pm - 7:00pm

MLK-carnival Student Program - Lamberton Hall

Brought to you by Lehigh students, this event will consist of performances, live music, and carnival style games in celebration of MLK's life.

Wednesday, January 18

12:00pm

Day of Education - Iacocca Hall Tower

Faculty will be asked to share research interests, life experiences, and any other related work pertaining to social justice and/or the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students are highly encouraged to attend!
RSVP to Silagh White (siw205)

4:00pm - 6:00pm

South Bethlehem Boys & Girls Club MLK Service Program - South Bethlehem Boys & Girls Club

Students, faculty, and staff will facilitate an interactive MLK celebration activity for students who attend after school programming in the south side Bethlehem Boys and Girls Club.
Sign up through Chelsea Blais (clb209)

Thursday, January 19

4:30pm

MLK Awards and Convocation - Packard Lab 101

This ceremony will highlight individuals and organizations in the Lehigh community who have done some great work for the fight for social justice. Faculty, staff and students will be recognized and receive awards. In addition, winners of the high school oratorical contest and Ilaysa Shabazz, daughter of Malcom X, will deliver the keynote address.

Convocation sponsored by various University departments & offices and local businesses inlcuding:
Africana Studies, Air Products, American Studies, Chaplain's Office/Dialogue Center, Center for Global Islamic Studies, Eckardt Scholars Program, English, Global Citizenship, Globalization and Social Change, History, Political Science, Sociology & Anthropology, Weinstock Center for Journalism, and the Women's Center

Friday, January 20

6:00am - 6:00pm

MLK Monument Experiential Bus Trip

Lehigh and the surrounding community will be asked to join one another in a historical trip to the MLK monument. During the trip there will be several programs highlighting the changes brought about as a result of the work of many. Students will be asked to reflect on their freedoms and goals toward improving our community.