2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The annual MLK Jr. legacy march commemorates the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This two-part event will start at the Slayter Flagpole and end at Mitchell Center for brunch, celebration, and community dialogue.

RSVP via WhatToDU is required for the brunch.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

Andean story gourds (calabacitas talladas) present us with unique forms of storytelling and introduce us to the alternative literacies and historiographies Andean art represents as text in its own right. This workshop explores nonlinear narratives that contrast with Western notions of sequential narrative, linear conceptions of time and logical sequence. Story gourds offer stories with no beginning, middle or end that can be read in any direction, depicting simultaneous activity that bridges multiple layers of time. Participants will be invited into a hands-on interactive exploration of various stories and especially a reflection on elements of both form and content as well as the different types of reading practices calabacitas talladas andother art forms offer with their tactile and sonorous dimensions that engage different senses. We will also ponder the phenomenon of miniaturization throughout the Andes and consider what relationships between the microcosm and the macrocosm storytelling gourds suggest. We will conclude with a discussion about and reflection on “threshold concepts.”

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

This workshop is part of an exhibition featuring the sculptural work of Professor Micaela Vivero. In addition to Vivero’s installation, with the Museum, this workshop explores ancient South American objects to expand the conversation around the history of mining, the use of gold and silver, and colonialism.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

Take some time to reflect and respond to critical questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his life, and his legacy. This self guided reflection room will include artistic celebrations of Dr. King’s speeches and other creative arts opportunities.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

This dynamic workshop that invites participants to engage in a creative journey celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the richness of Black history. Through the powerful medium of painting, attendees will contribute to the creation of a vibrant communal banner. Guided by the theme of movement—both in thought and action—participants will explore how the brushstrokes on canvas can reflect the political struggle and enduring impact of MLK Jr. The workshop aims to blend individual expressions of art with a collective representation of shared history, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the ongoing journey toward racial justice. As participants blend colors and ideas, they will contribute to a visual work that honors the resilience and significance of MLK Jr. and some of the broader narratives of Black history.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

While many people work hard not to stereotype others based on their identity, societal stereotypes can still affect us (and our students). In fact, the very existence of societal stereotypes can affect our performance on a wide variety of endeavors, from test scores to athletic performance, even without active stereotyping by individuals we encounter. Today we know much more about this concept, termed “stereotype threat,” thanks to decades of research by Claude Steele and others. Join us for reading and discussion of short excerpts from his book, Whistling Vivaldi.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

While many people work hard not to stereotype others based on their identity, societal stereotypes can still affect us (and our students). In fact, the very existence of societal stereotypes can affect our performance on a wide variety of endeavors, from test scores to athletic performance, even without active stereotyping by individuals we encounter. Today we know much more about this concept, termed “stereotype threat,” thanks to decades of research by Claude Steele and others. Join us for reading and discussion of short excerpts from his book, Whistling Vivaldi.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

Andean story gourds (calabacitas talladas) present us with unique forms of storytelling and introduce us to the alternative literacies and historiographies Andean art represents as text in its own right. This workshop explores nonlinear narratives that contrast with Western notions of sequential narrative, linear conceptions of time and logical sequence. Story gourds offer stories with no beginning, middle or end that can be read in any direction, depicting simultaneous activity that bridges multiple layers of time. Participants will be invited into a hands-on interactive exploration of various stories and especially a reflection on elements of both form and content as well as the different types of reading practices calabacitas talladas andother art forms offer with their tactile and sonorous dimensions that engage different senses. We will also ponder the phenomenon of miniaturization throughout the Andes and consider what relationships between the microcosm and the macrocosm storytelling gourds suggest. We will conclude with a discussion about and reflection on “threshold concepts.”

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

This workshop is part of an exhibition featuring the sculptural work of Professor Micaela Vivero. In addition to Vivero’s installation, with the Museum, this workshop explores ancient South American objects to expand the conversation around the history of mining, the use of gold and silver, and colonialism.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

Take some time to reflect and respond to critical questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his life, and his legacy. This self guided reflection room will include artistic celebrations of Dr. King’s speeches and other creative arts opportunities.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

This dynamic workshop that invites participants to engage in a creative journey celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the richness of Black history. Through the powerful medium of painting, attendees will contribute to the creation of a vibrant communal banner. Guided by the theme of movement—both in thought and action—participants will explore how the brushstrokes on canvas can reflect the political struggle and enduring impact of MLK Jr. The workshop aims to blend individual expressions of art with a collective representation of shared history, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the ongoing journey toward racial justice. As participants blend colors and ideas, they will contribute to a visual work that honors the resilience and significance of MLK Jr. and some of the broader narratives of Black history.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

Students will be able to get dinner using their meal plan and participate in peer led conversations about the real life implications of the film.

Shuttle service will be available to help individuals get to the Mitchell Athletic Center from the flagpole as needed, and from the Mitchell Athletic Center to Eisner Fine Arts, and finally from Eisner Fine Arts to Curtis Dining Hall.

In our worship service we honor the witness of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., recalling his conviction that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” led by the Power Hour worship community and Rev. Tim Carpenter, Coordinator of Christian Life.

Join CLIC and the Denison Community Service Association (DCSA) for the first Saturday Service of 2024! In honor of Denison’s MLK Celebration, we will be engaging in direct service with Newark Homeless Outreach. Volunteers will be serving hot meals to guests, organizing supplies and donated items, and providing resources to guests. Transportation will be provided to volunteers who sign up via What to DU.

Join CLIC and the Denison Community Service Association (DCSA) for the first Saturday Service of 2024! In honor of Denison’s MLK Celebration, we will be engaging in direct service with Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Newark. Transportation will be provided to volunteers who sign up via What to DU. For transportation, please meet at the P1 level of the parking garage by 12:30!

Join the Black Student Union and NPHC on Slayter 3rd Floor to make posters for Denison's annual MLK march! Food will be provided.