MLK Day Essay Contest
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is once again sponsoring an essay contest for Martin Luther King, Jr. week. It is open to any currently enrolled UNL undergraduate or graduate student. Full information on this contest (including information on deadlines and awards) can be found on the essay page.
MLK Week Event Calendar 2008
Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2 p.m. | Chancellor's Program | Nebraska Union Auditorium
Martin Luther King Jr's Expansive Dream
Reverend Irene Monroe, religion columnist, public theologian, and motivational speaker.
Tuesday, January 22
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.| Workshop | Nebraska Union
Justice Begins in the Bedroom
Reverend Irene Monroe explores "how abuse of power is integrally tied to sexual, racial, class and religious stereotypes and misinformation we act out in bed."
6 p.m. | LGBTQA Panel | Nebraska Union
Student Voices of Color
A panel of LGBTQA students of color discuss their experiences at UNL.
Wednesday, January 23
11:30 a.m. | Brown Bag Lecture | Nebraska Union
The Role of Music During Apartheid
Dawne Curry, Assistant Professor of History and Ethnic Studies
6 p.m. | MLK Coffee House | Nebraska Union Crib
Aundria Duncan-Wagner and Friends: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an evening of jazz and the reading of the annual MLK essays.
Thursday, January 24
11:30 a.m. | Student Play | Nebraska Union
Big Words, Strong Words
Director: Willie Banks, Clinton Elementary School
3:30 p.m. | MLK Film Screening | East Union - Prairie Suite
Citizen King | Moderators: Gina Matkin and Reshell Ray.
Refreshments following.
Saturday, January 26
6:30 p.m. | 13th Annual APU MLK Banquet | Van Brunt Visitor's Center
Tickets can be purchased at the APU booth - Nebraska City Union
$10 for students, $15 at the door
$15 for the public, $20 at the door
