THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA'S
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION

MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1999

" KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE "

Dr. Martin Luther King is greeted at the University Museum on "Law Day USA", May 1, 1965. (Photo by Bernato, courtesy the University Archives)

Overview:

 Each year, beginning in the month of January, the University of Pennsylvania and our surrounding communities come together to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebration reminds us of our interdependence and reaffirms our commitment to the betterment of our communities through civility and service. Opening our doors to embrace programming and visitors dedicated to realizing Dr. King's vision transformed the campus. Sharing our strengths and diversity as we celebrated Dr. King and ourselves has had an impact on the University that continues to be felt across campus.

Planning for the 1999 Celebration:

A Message from the Chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Planning Committee

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically....Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Beginning January 1999 the University of Pennsylvania is happy to announce that we will once again be joining the nation in commemorating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King's legacy lives on and befitting his legacy is this year's theme "Keeping the Dream Alive." If you believe in Dr. King's dream you can no longer wait for the American conscience to suddenly awaken. Do what you know must be done to keep the dream alive. The new millennium is approaching and it's time for everyone to take a personal stand to ensure the success of the "Dream" in our lifetime by stirring up not only the American conscience but also our own.

A number of programs and activities are being planned throughout campus and I challenge you to stand up and be counted.

Afi Roberson 1999 Executive Chair

1999 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 Monday, January 4, 1999 - Sunday, January 31, 1999

Penn Video Network,
Grass Roots Social Change: A Film Series Inspired by Dr. King On the ResNet Movie channel 11. Titles all month long include: Gandhi, Norma Rae, Mississippi Burning, Les Miserable, Some Mother's Son, Born on the Fourth of July, The Long Walk Home, and more. For a full schedule, visit the Penn Video Network website at www.upenn.edu/video.
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Medical Alumni Hall, Maloney 1
Spruce Street Entrance
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Diane Williams, 662-6149

Tuesday, January 12, 1999
Student Health Services
Staff Lunch Discussion on Diversity Challenges in Healthcare Settings Student Health medical providers will discuss challenges to providing quality care and service which involve issues of diversity such as race, gender, class, and sexual orientation.
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Penn Tower Hotel, 34th & Civic Center Blvd.
Student Health Conference Room, Lower Level
Access: Invitation Only
Contact: Kurt Conklin, 573-3525

Saturday, January 16, 1999

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
Family Festival of Fun Celebration of African Cultures Music, dance performances, workshops, storytelling and much more are all part of this spectacular event. Join the Museum in exploring different customs and cultures from Africa in this 10th annual celebration.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: University of Pennsylvania Museum, 33rd and Spruce Streets
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Alison McGhie, 898-2680
Admission: $5 adults, $2.50 children, senior citizen, & students; Free for Museum members, PENNcard holders, and children under 6

Department of College Houses & Academic Services
Rickie Levon Cameron, Tenor & Christopher Wong, Piano
Featuring arts songs & spirituals by African-American composers.
Admission: $10.00/$5.00 for students.
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center, 37th & Walnut Streets
Access: Open to the Public
Tickets: $10.00/$5.00 for students
Contact: Annenberg Box Office, 898-6791

Sunday, January 17, 1999
Civic House
MLK Banner Painting Event
Students will gather to create banners decorated with quotes from Dr. King. The students will hang the banners on Locust Walk during the week to inspire the community.
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Civic House, 3914 Locust Walk
Access: Students Only
Contact: Sara Greene or Tamara Dubowitz, 898-4831

The Distinguished Gentlemen of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Anti-Violence Vigil
Candlelight vigil to commemorate Dr. King's legacy. The march will begin at 7pm at DuBois College House to the Christian Association for prayers and speeches.
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: DuBois College House, 3900 Walnut Street & The Christian Association, 3601 Locust Walk
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Chaz Howard, 417-8517

Monday, January 18, 1999

MLK Community Involvement Committee's Public Sign up for Community Service Projects
Throughout the day at the breakfast, noontime program, symposium and evening program, members of the committee and volunteers will be accepting names and telephone numbers of individuals from the community who want to volunteer for service projects.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: DuBois College House 9 -11 & 3 - 4:30, Penn Tower Hotel 12 - 2 and David Rittenhouse Lab 5 - 6:30
Access: Open to the Penn Community
Contact: Jack B. Lewis, lewisj@pobox.upenn.edu

Penn Volunteers in Public Service (PennVIPS) and
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Involvement Committee
"On MLK Day, Mentor Somebody"
Penn volunteers will mentor members from the community who are involved in Welfare to Work programs. Mentees will learn about interviewing techniques, work etiquette and will have an opportunity to network.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Penn Campus
Access: Invitation Only
Contact: Isabel Mapp, 898-2020

UMOJA, BGAPSA, UMC
Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium entitled "How the University of Pennsylvania Can Help Keep Dr. King's Dream Alive Here at Penn and in the Community-at-Large.
Moderator: Ivan Juzang
Panelists: Councilman Angel Ortiz, Mr. Mark Barnes, Dr. Wendy Addae, and Dr. William Franklin
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: DuBois College House, 3900 Walnut Street
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Nsenga Burton, nburton@pobox.asc.upenn.edu

Graduate School of Education
History and Memory of the Black Bottom: The Birth, Devastation and Resurrection of an African American Community. Penn's Role: Past,
Present and Future.
Panelists: Elijah Anderson, Walter Palmer, Ira Harkavy and Billy Yalowitz
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Logan Hall's Terrace Room
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Lois MacNamara, 898-7019

Penn Black Law Student Association (BLSA)
Philadelphia Housing Authority Youth and Adolescent Program in West Philadelphia. Twenty-five teens from West Philadelphia are invited to join BLSA for breakfast and discussion at the Law School. Special guest Judge Carol Wells.
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Law school, 36th and Chestnut Streets
Access: University Staff, Faculty, and Students
Contact: Sacha Coupet, 222-7224

African American Association of Administrators, Faculty and Staff (AAA)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Noontime Commemorative Program
Keynote: Reverend Betty Campbell, Salem Baptist Church
Also, the Philadelphia Girls High School Choir and the MLK Essay Winners.
Time: 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Penn Tower Hotel, 34th and Civic Center Blvd.
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Tom Henry, 898-2286

Penn Tower Hotel
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Lunch Buffet. Call to inquire about prices.
Time: 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Penn Tower Hotel, 34th and Civic Center Blvd.
Access: Open to Public
Contact: PT's, 387-8333 or 898-1492

UMOJA, BGAPSA, UMC
Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium entitled "How the University ofPennsylvania Can help Keep Dr. King's Dream Alive Here at Penn and in the Community-at-Large.
Moderator: Ivan Juzang
Panelists: Councilman Angel Ortiz, Mr. Mark Barnes and Dr. William Franklin
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: DuBois College House, 3900 Walnut Street
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Nsenga Burton, nburton@pobox.asc.upenn.edu

University of Pennsylvania's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Commemorative Evening Program
Keynote: Councilman Angel Ortiz
Also featuring a Martin Luther King Community Service
Award recipient.*
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: David Rittenhouse Lab, 209 S. 33rd Street, Room A-1
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Isabel Mapp, 898-2020
*Additional community service awards to be presented on January 26th.

Upward Bound Program
Students Volunteering for King.
Students serve as volunteer hosts and hostesses of the MLK Commemorative programs.

Penn Video Network
Eyes on the Prize: Broadcast on the Penn video Network channel 24.
Time: 6:00 p.m. and continuing each 2 hours in full rotation each day
Contact: Chris Cook, 898-4336
Will also broadcast on 1/19 and 1/20.

Spruce College House
Screening of Eyes on the Prize - Episode 1: Awakenings (1954-56)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Class of 38 Lounge (2nd floor Provosts' Tower)
Access: University Staff, Faculty, and Students
Contact: Deborah Yarber Clarke, yarber@pobox.upenn.edu

Tuesday, January 19, 1999

Civic House
The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right - Community Service Fair
Start off the semester in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by getting involved in community service. Come to the fair and meet representatives from the community service organizations on campus.
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: 3914 Locust Walk
Access: Students Only
Contact: Sara Greene or Tamara Dubowitz, 898-4831

The Distinguished Gentlemen of ALPHA PHI ALPHA Fraternity, Inc.
A Night with Brother Paul Robeson
A celebration of the legacy of Paul Robeson and his pursuit for social and economic justice. The program will explore his influence on Civil Rights.
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: DuBois College House, 3900 Walnut Street, Multipurpose Room
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Chaz Howard, 417-8517

Spruce College House
Screening of Eyes on the Prize - Episode 1: Awakenings (1954-56)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Class of 38 Lounge (2nd floor Provosts' Tower)
Access: University Staff, Faculty, and Students
Contact: Deborah Yarber Clarke, yarber@pobox.upenn.edu

Wednesday, January 20, 1999

African-American Resource Center
Voter Registration Drive. Will also be held on February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. A drive to get students and staff registered to vote!
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: AARC, 3537 Locust Walk
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Afi Roberson, 898-0104

Institute of Contemporary Art
"Three Stanzas: Miroslaw Balka, Robert Gober, and Seamus Heaney" and "Sticker Shock"
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th Street
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Cass Green, 898-7108
Free Admission with Penn I.D.
Refreshments will be served.

School of Social Work
"Time Montage" presented by "The Village of Arts and Humanities" Staged by H. German Wilson. Adapted from "The Stars of Urban Life" by Karen Jones Meadows with Voices of North Philadelphia Teens and "Lifers" from Graterford Prison. Music by Owen Brown.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: U of P Medical School, Stemmler Hall, Dunlop Auditorium, 3450 Hamilton Walk
Access: Free and Open to the Public
Contact: School of Social Work, 898-5535

Spruce College House
Screening of Eyes on the Prize - Episode 1: Awakenings (1954-56)
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Class of 38 Lounge (2nd floor Provosts' Tower)
Access: University Staff, Faculty, and Students
Contact: Deborah Yarber Clarke, yarber@pobox.upenn.edu

Harnwell College House
Screening of "Beyond the Dream"
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Harnwell Classroom (Rm. 14, Upper Lobby)
3820 Locust Walk
Access: University Staff, Faculty, and Students
Contact: Leslie Delauter, delauter@dept.english.upenn.edu

Thursday, January 21, 1999

Interfaith Council
Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Program
featuring Dr. Charles Marsh, Associate Professor of Theology and Director of the Project on Teology and Community at Loyola College in Baltimore.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Stitler Hall, 208 S. 37th Street, Room B-6
Access: Open to the Public Contact: Mary LeCates, 898-8456

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Center (LGBC)
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Impact on Gay, Japanese-American AIDS Activists. Activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya will talk about his personal experiences with Martin Luther King, Jr. and their impact on his life. Following the talk, several student leaders will make brief presentations before a general question and answer session.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Veranda, 3820 Locust Walk, 2nd floor
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Bob Schoenberg or Erin Cross, 898-5044

Friday, January 22, 1999

Stouffer College House
Screening of "Eyes on the Prize" Episode 1: Awakenings & Episode 2: Fighting Back & Screening for Episodes 3 - 6 will be shown on January 29th and February 5th.
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Stouffer College House, Lounge Section "C", 3702 Spruce Street
Access: University Staff, Faculty, and Students
Contact: Anne R. Mickle, 573-3741

Monday, January 25, 1999

Muslim Educational & Cultural Association (MECA)
Workshop on Addressing Religious Intolerance for High Schoolers The program is designed to start interfaith dialogue among young adults from religious high schools in the area. Clergymen from various religions will provide a brief introduction on their respective faiths. The high school guests will engage in small groups discussions with each other.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Location: Law School, 3400 Chestnut Street, Room 240B
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Steve Vieux, svieux@dolphin.upenn.edu

Tuesday, January 26, 1999

School of Nursing
How to Make Our Workplace Better for Ourselves to Make a Difference for Our Children
Speaker: Reverend William Gipson, University Chaplain
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Room 112, Nursing Education Building, 420 Guardian Drive
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Trudi Sippola, 898-2366

University of Pennsylvania's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Commemorative Public Reception and Keynote Address

Keynote: Reverend Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network
Also featuring Martin Luther King Community Service Awards
Recipients. Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meyerson Hall, 210 S. 34th Street, Room B-1
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Pamela Robinson, 898-5551

Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Meyerson Hall, 210 S. 34th Street, Room B-1
Access: Open to the Public

Wednesday, January 27, 1999

Penn Women's Center
Why We Can't Wait: Our Voices, Our Choices, Our Power to Create Change
Discussion group on women's roles in creating social change and the impact of Dr. King's message on women today. (brown bag lunch)
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Penn Women's Center, 3643 Locust Walk
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Nikki O'Brien, 898-8611

Greenfield Intercultural Center, PACE, Civic House, Student Health Education and the African-American Resource Center
Teleconference: Racial Legacies & Learning
Teleconference on what colleges and communities can do to facilitate racial understanding.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: G.I.C., 3708 Chestnut Street
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Valerie De Cruz, 898-3357/8

Friday, January 29, 1999

African-American Resource Center, DuBois College House, & Penn Women's Center
"Jazz for King" featuring Glenn Bryan's renowned group, "SIGNATURE," poetry by Jamarah A. Levertte, Nina Harris, and Tanji Gilliam. Guest artist Robert Smalls.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: DuBois College House, 3900 Walnut Street
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Jack B. Lewis, 898-0104
Refreshments will be served.

Stouffer College House
Screening of "Eyes on the Prize" Episode 3: Ain't Scared of Your Jails and Episode 4: No Easy Walk
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Stouffer College House, Lounge Section "C", 3702 Spruce Street
Access: University Staff, Faculty, and Students
Contact: Anne R. Mickle, 573-3741

Tuesday, February 2, 1999

Alliance & Understanding: Black-Jewish Relations at PENN
"Civil Rights Movement: Where We Were and Where We're Going"
Speakers: Burt Siegel, Executive Director of Jewish Community
Relations Council and Imam Kenneth Nurad-Din, Muslim Majlis Ash-Shura
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Greenfield Intercultural Center, 3708 Chestnut Street
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Afi Roberson, 898-0104

Thursday, February 4, 1999

Harnwell College House
Screening of "Eyes on the Prize" Episode 3 - Ain't Scared of your Jails"
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Harnwell College House, Rm. 14, Upper Lobby
3820 Locust Walk
Access: University Staff, Faculty, and Students
Contact: Leslie Delauter, delauter@dept.english.upenn.edu

Friday, February 5, 1999

Stouffer College House
Screening of "Eyes on the Prize" Episode 5: Is This America and Episode 6: Bridge to Freedom
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Stouffer College House, Lounge Section "C", 3702 Spruce Street
Access: University Staff, Faculty, and Students
Contact: Anne R. Mickle, 573-3741

Wednesday, February 10, 1999

Civic House
MLK Movie Night (Title TBA)
A discussion relevant to race relations in the United States.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Civic House, 3914 Locust Walk
Access: ` Open to University Students, Faculty and Staff
Contact: Sara Greene, greenes@pobox.upenn.edu or Tamara Dubowitz, dubowitz@pobox.upenn.edu

Monday, February 15, 1999

Gregory College House
Screening of an episode of "Eyes on the Prize": Mississippi - Is this America (1962 - 64)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Van Pelt Manor, 3909 Spruce Street
Access: University Staff, Faculty and Students
Contact: Malia Brink, 417-5067

Tuesday, February 16, 1999

Kelly Writers House
Reading of Anti-Imperialist and Anti-Violence Writings. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the Kelly Writers House hosts a reading of writings by King and others specifically focusing on his anti-imperialist and anti-violence ideas and teaching.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk
Access: Open to the Public
Contact: Heather Starr, 8-WRIT

Wednesday, March 3, 1999

Hillel Cultural Arts Committee
Tapestries: A Celebration of Cultural Arts
A multicultural evening of song and dance including performances by: African Rhythms, Ayalah, Full Measure, Onda Latino, Penn Gospel, Penn Masala, and Ra'na nah.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: University of Pennsylvania Museum, 33rd & Spruce
Streets, Harrison Auditorium
Access: Invitation Only
Contact: Michelle Glickman, 417-0105

"In a multiracial society no group can make it alone. ...Organized strength will only be effective when it is consolidated through constructive alliances with the majority group."

The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.

"KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE"

www.upenn.edu/grad/mlk.html

Afi Roberson
Staff Assistant II
University of Pennsylvania
African-American Resource Center
3537 Locust Walk - Room 200
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6225
Office: (215) 898-0104 Fax: (215) 573-9117
AARC Homepage: http://www.upenn.edu/aarc

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