Muhlenberg college

Allentown, Pa. – (January 13, 2012) – Muhlenberg College will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a week of programming.  All events are free and open to the public.  The celebration is sponsored by the Africana Studies Program, Black Students Association (BSA), Dining Services, Multicultural Center, Office of Community Service & Civic Engagement, Office of Admission, Office of the Dean of Students, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Office of Public Relations, Office of Student Activities and Social Justice Collaborative (SJC).

Schedule of Events 
MLK Celebration: A Legacy Unfinished                
With keynote speech by Muhlenberg lecturer and jazz vocalist Roberta Meek
Miller Forum, Moyer Hall
January 22, 2:00 p.m.

Community Engagement Fair   
Seegers Union Event Space
January 23, 5:00  p.m.—7:00 p.m.

The Unfinished Agenda: MLK's Legacy and the Enduring Struggle for Social Justice
A talk with Clem Harris, former special Assistant to former NY.. Gov. David A. Paterson and Ph.D. candidate, history, University of Pennsylvania.
Miller Forum, Moyer Hall
January 24, 12:30 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Racism Without Racists: Color-Blind Ideology and its Psychological Implications   
A talk with Kate Richmond, assistant professor of psychology at Muhlenberg College, and Connie Wolfe, associate professor of psychology at Muhlenberg College
Seegers Event Space
January 24, 7:00 p.m.

What Does Social Justice Mean?       
Social Justice Collaborative panel discussion
Seegers Event Space
January 25, 7:00 pm

Diversity in the Academy: A Conversation with Two Administrators     
A talk with John F. McKnight, Dean of Intercultural Development at Lafayette College & Celestino José Limas, Vice President for Campus Life & Senior Diversity Officer at Lafayette College
Miller Forum, Moyer Hall
January 26, 12:30 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.