Welcome to MLK Week 2009!
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program was established in January of 1997 at Belmont University as a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Events are held each January as a part of the observance of Dr. King's birthday.
All these events are open to the Belmont Community and the general public. We hope you will participate.
Schedule of Events
TBA - please check this site for regular updates.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
“5th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Worship Service”
Brandon Maxwell will serve as the leader of this student led worship service featuring Belmont groups.
Massey Performing Arts Center: 7 PM
Christian Faith Development Convocation
Thursday January 22, 2009
“Race and Religion in Nashville"
Moderated by Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil
A panel discussion about the challenges for United churches in Nashville. Area ministers will share their experiences with diversity in their churches and their work with the community at large.
Multimedia Hall: 7 PM
Christian Faith Development Convocation
Friday, January 23, 2009
Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Address
Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil
Massey Performing Arts Center: 10 AM
Christian Faith Development Convocation
Saturday, January 31, 2009
MLK Bus trip to Cincinnati
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee is sponsoring a bus trip to Civil Rights Sites in Cincinnati, OH. We will board the bus at 4:30 AM on the lower circle (in front of Wheeler). We will return to Belmont aboaut 10 PM. This trip is limited to one bus, and will be on a first come/first served basis. The cost is $25/erson. Upon arrival in Cincinnati, we will tour the United Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Following this, we will go as a group to lunch. The afternoon will include a trip to the Race: Are We So Different?, a traveling exhibit at the Cincinnati History Museum. A bus trip to a significant civil rights site is a part of the MLK week celebration each year. We've been to Memphis, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Cincinnati in the past. This year we are fortunate to be able to include the RACE exhibit in our plans. The exhibit is not scheduled to come to Tennessee, so this may be the only change you have to see it. To apply, please come to the Psychology Building and see Mary Godwin for an application and to pay your $25.
Board Bus lower Circle by Wheeler: 4:30 AM
Personal & Professional Growth Convocation
Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - Thursday, February 6, 2009
Belmont And Diversity (B.A.D.)
Talk with others about important issues at Belmont. Build new friendships among diverse people. Find common ground for solutions and action. Create new ideas for lasting community change. Participants will be assigned to attend one night out of the three that this event is offered (will ONLY attend one night). Must apply to attend. Application deadline is Thursday, January 28, 2008. Applications will be available in PDB 100. Contact Mary Godwin at x6806 or godwinm@mail.belmont.edu for more information. A snack will be provided.
Open to all members of the Belmont Community!!!
Note: You only sign up for ONE of the above dates - not all three!!
All sessions will be held at 5:30 PM in Beaman A
Personal & Professional Growth Convocation
There will be Sign up Tables in the Cafeteria for B.A.D. on the Following Dates:
TBA
(You must sign-up in advance to attend B.A.D.)
Other MLK presentations will be given as a part of regularly schedule Belmont Classes.
