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. \u00a0\u00a0Purdue University Libraries has created displays in honor of Dr. King. \u00a0They include the following:<\/p>\n
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Siegesmund Engineering Library (Potter) – January 5 – February 29<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Fierce Urgency of Now:\u00a0 Honoring the Past with David Crosthwait\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Display created by Sandy Galloway<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hicks Undergraduate Library (Hicks) \u2013 January 11 \u2013 Feb 3<\/p>\n \u201cTopics on Diversity\u201d (includes diversity in education and the workplace)<\/strong><\/p>\n Display created by Ann O\u2019Donnell<\/p>\n <\/p>\n M.G. Mellon Library of Chemistry (Wetherill) – January 13 – February 1<\/p>\n \u201cCivil Rights Leaders and Activists\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Display created by Becky Hunt<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Physics Library (Physics) – January 13 – February 1<\/p>\n \u201cCivil Rights Leaders and Activists\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Display created by Becky Hunt<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Humanities, Social Sciences & Education Library (Stewart Center) \u2013 January 14 – 25<\/p>\n \u201c1960\u2019s news coverage of Martin Luther King, Jr.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Display created by Patrick Whalen<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mathematical Sciences Library (Math, 3rd<\/sup> floor display case) \u2013 January 12 \u2013 February 12<\/p>\n \u201cMemorial in the Mall:\u00a0 The MLK Monument\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Display created by Angela Ewing and Nastasha Johnson<\/p>\n <\/p>\n