FAU Celebrates MLK Day with Series of Events
Florida Atlantic University will host a series of events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from Monday, Jan. 15 through Friday, Jan. 19. The events are sponsored by FAUās Division of Student Affairs.
The following events will be held on FAUās Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road: Ģż Ģż
MLK Day of Service
Monday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m.
Grand Palm Room, Student Union
FAU ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć and staff will learn the importance of giving back by participating in community service activities at local sites including the SOS Childrenās Village, Youth Activity Center and ReStore Habitat for Humanity. In addition, participants may elect from two on-campus sites, Tunnel Vision and Future Owl Letter Writing.
Tunnel Vision
Tuesday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Transportation provided from Jupiter campus at 1 p.m.)
Friday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Majestic Palm Room, Student UnionĢżĢż
Tunnel Vision is a social justice immersion program that allows participants to walk through displays depictingĢżoppressionĢżof marginalized groups. The interactive displays provide a unique, multi-sensory experience for those in attendance.
The Intersection - Queer People of Color
Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Sugar Palm Room, Student Union
The Intersection is a place for ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć of color who identify as LGBTQ+ to unpack the impact of both identities. Share, listen and engage as we discuss what it means to be a QTPOC (queer or trans person of color). Allies are welcome to attend.
Diversity Health Fair
Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m.
Diversity Way
The Diversity Health Fair will highlight the health disparities experienced by marginalized populations and empower ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć who identify with a marginalized group to take control of their health.
MLK Diversity Address: Speaker Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Wednesday, Jan.17 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union
The 2018 MLK Diversity Address, āRevitalizing the Dream: The March to the Mountaintopā will examine social justice issues that impact daily lives and focus on dismantling years of inequalities. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion and reception at each campus.
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Movie: āMarshallā
Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m.
Queen Palm Room, Student Union
Long before he sat on the United States Supreme Court or claimed victory in Brown v. Board of Education, Thurgood Marshall was a young attorney for the NAACP. This film is the true story of his greatest challenge in those early days, the case of a black chauffeur accused by his white employer of sexual assault and attempted murder.
The following events will be held on FAUās John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:
MLK Day of Service
Monday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m.
The Burrow
FAU ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć and staff will learn the importance of giving back by participating in community service activities at a local non-profit organization.
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MLK Diversity Address: Speaker Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Wednesday, Jan.17 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Burrow, SR 146
*Event will be broadcast live from Boca Raton campus
The 2018 MLK Diversity Address, āRevitalizing the Dream: The March to the Mountaintopā will examine social justice issues that impact daily lives and focus on dismantling years of inequalities. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion and reception at each campus.
Prism Ball
Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.
The Burrow, SR 146
Celebrate and explore different gender expressions. This will be a fun evening full of karaoke, food, music and a drag show.
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The following events will be held on FAUās Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
MLK Day of Service
Monday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m.
Oasis Lounge, Student Union
FAU ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć and staff will learn the importance of giving back by participating in community service activities at a local non-profit organization.
MLK Diversity Address: Speaker Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Wednesday, Jan.17 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Heritage Hall, SD 105
*Event will be broadcast live from Boca Raton campus
The 2018 MLK Diversity Address, āRevitalizing the Dream: The March to the Mountaintopā will examine social justice issues that impact daily lives and focus on dismantling years of inequalities. The evening will conclude with a panel discussion and reception at each campus.Ģż
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