MLK Week 2007

"A day ON, not a day OFF"

 

Social justice is a recurring theme running through the Alma College week-long commemoration of the legacy of Martin Luther King. Jr. The week begins Jan. 12, 2007, with Pay It Forward: The Giving Game at 8 p.m. in Dunning Memorial Chapel and features street activism demonstrations and Robert Bullard speaking about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. All events are free and open to the public. This page contains links to the Schedule of Events and resources to learn more about the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Schedule of Events

Podcasts featuring Alma students reciting quotes about and by Dr. King

"Now is the Time..." video promotes the idea of a day on, not a day off

Discussion Board (on-campus only) Post your comments about the week's events

Links to Martin Luther King Web sites 

 

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Student Profile

Joshua Pugh

Joshua Pugh
Graduation: 2011
Major: Political Science

Majoring in political science at Alma College was just as much of a no-brainer as voting is for Joshua Pugh ’11.

“When I first visited campus, I met with Dr. Hulme and knew that I wanted to pursue political science,” he says. “After taking my first research methods class with Dr. Cartrite, it was clear that I had made the right choice.”

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