MLK Day/Black History Month

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

January 16, 2012

Day of Service
Help at the Warehouse of the American Foundation for Children with AIDS
LVC students will work at the warehouse of the AFCA. Work that will extend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break for lunch. Students interested in participating must Register on Redbook online by Friday, Dec 16th. Space is limited. Students who desire to return to campus on Sunday, January 15 must complete a Break Housing Form available online at the Residential Life Web page, http://www.lvc.edu/student-services/residential-index.aspx.

Essay Contest (LVC students only)
Gift Cards in the amount of $300, $200, and $100 will be awarded for the top three essays on the topic “Celebrating Our Heritage: An Expression of the Dream.” Essays should be original pieces that respond to the theme and pull on personal experiences, observations and the philosophies of Dr. King. Essays are to be double spaced, typed and no more than 3 pages.  A panel of judges will review the essays and choose the top three. Winners will read their essays during the evening celebration. Essays should be submitted electronically to ricks@lvc.edu no later than January 9, 2012 at 5pm.

Evening Program: "Celebrating Our Heritage: An Expression of the Dream"
Lebanon Valley College will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an evening of performances from the Imani Edutainers African Dance Troupe and the McCaskey High School Gospel Choir from Lancaster, PA. The evening will also showcase the top 3 winners from the MLK Day Essay Contest. Leedy Theater, Mund College Center, 7pm

February 19, 2012
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CHURCH SERVICE (Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Affairs)
In the African American community the church has traditionally provided the vehicle for individual leadership, institution-building and community organization. Join us in honoring this tradition. Meal to follow service. Zimmerman Hall, 3pm