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January 13th, 2016
In recognition of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Purdue University has assembled a variety of programs to cause reflection on the life and urgency of Dr. King. The 2016 theme is “The Fierce Urgency of Now.” The offerings include lectures, service, learning opportunities, discussions, and film screenings throughout January. Purdue University Libraries has created displays in honor of Dr. King. They include the following:
Siegesmund Engineering Library (Potter) – January 5 – February 29
“The Fierce Urgency of Now: Honoring the Past with David Crosthwait”
Display created by Sandy Galloway
Hicks Undergraduate Library (Hicks) – January 11 – Feb 3
“Topics on Diversity” (includes diversity in education and the workplace)
Display created by Ann O’Donnell
M.G. Mellon Library of Chemistry (Wetherill) – January 13 – February 1
“Civil Rights Leaders and Activists”
Display created by Becky Hunt
Physics Library (Physics) – January 13 – February 1
“Civil Rights Leaders and Activists”
Display created by Becky Hunt
Humanities, Social Sciences & Education Library (Stewart Center) – January 14 – 25
“1960’s news coverage of Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Display created by Patrick Whalen
Mathematical Sciences Library (Math, 3rd floor display case) – January 12 – February 12
“Memorial in the Mall: The MLK Monument”
Display created by Angela Ewing and Nastasha Johnson
Further information on commemorative campus-wide activities can be found at the MLK Commemorative Events site here: http://www.purdue.edu/diversity-inclusion/mlk/.
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