Planned events honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.Byline: The Register-Guard Numerous events are on tap this week to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is observed on Monday. Here are some of the events scheduled in the Eugene-Springfield area: Today A peace of the prize: a night in honor of Dr. King: Latino dancers, American Indian drummers and dancers from the Powerhouse Church in Eugene will be among the acts at Willamette High School Willamette High School is a school in Eugene, Oregon. Willamette, or "Wil-Hi," is located in the Bethel-Danebo area of west Eugene, and is the only high school in the Bethel School District. . Inspirational readings, speeches and spiritual songs also on tap at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Monday Martin Luther King Jr. celebration committee of Lane County: Author/journalist Bebe Moore Campbell Bebe Moore Campbell (b. February 18 1950, Philadelphia - d. November 27 2006, Los Angeles) was the author of three New York Times bestsellers, Brothers and Sisters, Singing in the Comeback Choir, and What You Owe Me, which was also a will give the keynote address when the committee's 19th annual celebration is held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Erb Memorial Union Ballroom on the University of Oregon campus The University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon has around 80 buildings and facilities, including athletics sites such as Hayward Field, which is the site for the 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trials, and McArthur Court, and off-campus sites such as nearby Autzen Stadium and the . Campbell's address is titled "Celebrating Diversity through Shared Humanity." Dubbed "one of the most important African-American writers of this century" by The Washington Post, Campbell is the author of three best-selling books and numerous magazine and newspaper articles. She is a frequent commentator for National Public Radio's "Morning Edition." The celebration, which is free, has multiple sponsors, including Lane Community College's diversity council, student government and Black Student Union. Other sponsors include the Lane County Board of Commissioners, the Eugene Human Rights Commission, the University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, Northwest Christian College Northwest Christian College is a private, liberal arts college located in Eugene, Oregon and is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. and the Bethel School District Bethel School District may refer to:
Call 868-6050 for more information. City of Springfield contest and celebration: The city's sixth annual event will be held beginning at 2 p.m. Monday at Springfield Middle School, 1084 G St. The family-oriented event's theme is "Martin Luther King Jr. Fulfill the Dream!" A reception to view student submissions in art, poetry and essay contests will begin at 2 p.m., with refreshments and music. A 2:30 p.m. program will feature the Eugene Peace Choir and keynote speakers Megan Wright and Thomas Lovell, Springfield High School Springfield High School may refer to:
MLK Milk MLK Medialess License Kit Jr. speech contest. A human rights leadership award will be presented by the Springfield Alliance for Equality and Respect. Temple Beth Israel preschool: The preschool will host a celebration Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. featuring music, dancing, arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. . Musician Rich Glauber will serve as emcee, and several local teens will perform. Cost is $3, with adults free if accompanied by a child. All proceeds will go to the preschool's scholarship fund. The celebration will be held at the temple, 2550 Portland St. The celebration theme is "Honor the Memory, Keep the Dream Alive." In addition to arts and crafts stations, three short movies about King will be shown on a large screen. Call 242-1001 for more information. Serving seniors on King's birthday: The 47 students of Northwest Youth Corps and their Americorps volunteer leaders will visit local retirement and nursing homes, and they invite the public to join them. Activities will include helping elderly residents contribute to a biography project, music, playing games, nail painting, reading aloud, physical labor and "general socializing." "We are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. all kinds of volunteers - young and everyone else," said organizer Alicia Viani. To volunteer, call Viani at (541) 301-6146. Later in the week and beyond Tuesday: Carla Gary, assistant vice provost for institutional equity and diversity at the University of Oregon, will be featured speaker at a unity celebration and candlelight vigil beginning at 6 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge of Gerlinger Hall, 1468 University St. on the UO campus. Sponsored by UO Black Student Union. Thursday: A panel discussion will be held at 5 p.m. at the ASUO Women's Center in Suite 3 of the Erb Memorial Union on the UO campus. The panelists, all of multiracial or mixed heritages, include Naomi Zack, UO philosophy professor; Fiona Ngo, visiting assistant professor of ethnic studies; and Tomas Hulick Baiza Noun 1. baiza - 1,000 baiza equal 1 riyal-omani in Oman baisa Omani monetary unit - monetary unit in Oman Omani rial, riyal-omani, rial - the basic unit of money in Oman , assistant director of admissions. Jan. 27: UO President Dave Frohnmayer will honor four recipients of the 2005 Martin Luther King Jr. Awards at a public reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge of Gerlinger Hall. The awards, to be presented at noon, recognize university faculty and staff members who honor King's legacy by promoting an inspiring and inclusive atmosphere for colleagues and students. This year's recipients include law professor Ibrahim Gassama, Robin Holmes, director of the Counseling and Testing Center; Chicora Martin, director of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender transgender or transgendered adj. Transsexual. Educational and Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services ; and Martine Wigham, admissions coordinator for the American English Institute. |
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