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MLK WEEK 2011 - "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."Contributed by Jen Walsh on 01/20/11
Dr. King's messages of non-violence, servant leadership, and hope for a brighter tomorrow were based in his spiritual beliefs. He often drew from religious texts and stories in his speeches to convey these messages and made both faith and social justice the core of his work. In today's society, issues of gay rights, immigration, poverty, health care, and other topics seem to make their way into headlines everyday. At the same time, there has been a religious resurgence in the world, some in part of events of the past decade (9/11, wars, natural disasters, etc). Many struggle to see where faith and social justice can intersect, if at all. This discussion intends to create dialogue around the idea of where faith and social justice might meet and can intersect. Campus and local spiritual leaders will help guide our discussion as members of the panel, along with the participation of those in attendance. This event is part of the Student Leadership Institute (SLI). To receive SLI credit for attending, you must pre-register at http://studentengagement.camp7.org ---------- MLK Week Full List of Events Monday, January 24 Kick-off Event MLK Celebration Concert Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Social Justice & Community Involvement Fair “Bystander Behavior: Understanding the Phenomenon to Address the Fierce Urgency of Now” “Responsibilities of an Indigenous Researcher” Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Faith & Social Justice Panel Discussion Thursday, January 27, 2011 “A Right Delayed is a Right Denied: Addressing the Issue of Bullying in the Twenty-First Century” “Newest Urgencies” Friday, January 28, 2011 Performance by Brave New Voices poets Simone Crew, Angel Nafis, and Janine Simon Saturday, January 29, 2011 MLK Day of Service -------- Hands of Hope Project: This campus-wide art project will be taking place during all MLK Week events. -------- For more information, visit the MLK Week website or contact a member of the MLK Week Committee: John W. Rawlins III, Doreen Hettich-Atkins, Jen Walsh, Sarah Schupp, or Don Austin. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact OSEMA at 607-274-3222. We ask that requests be made as soon as possible. |
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Faith and Social Justice Panel Discussion