10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
On the first day of spring semester classes — Monday, January 16 — Nazareth commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with campus-wide programming from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with community partners, on the theme Roots for Change: Approaches to Social Justice Action. Classes during that time block are suspended so that all may attend.
Smyth Hall
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Social Justice Workshops
Callahan Theater
11:30 AM - 11:35 AM
Welcome - President Beth Paul
11:35 AM - 11:40 AM
Introduction of Speaker - Dr. Wayne Hilson
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
Keynote Address - Simeon Banister
11:50 AM - 11:55 AM
Spoken Word - Curtis Clemont (second year, Education)
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
King for a Day Service and Advocacy Announcement - Adam Lewandowski
12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Spoken Word - Emma Theriot (First year, Musical Theatre)
12:05 PM - 12:08 PM
MLK Awards for Creative Expression Reminder - Dr. Mario Martinez
Categories:Visual Arts, Music, Theater/Dance, Open
12:08 PM - 12:14 PM
Lift Every Voice and Sing - Amara Wilson (Fourth year, Musical Theatre)
12:14 PM-12:30 PM
New Connections Reception
Nazareth students, faculty, and staff: Sign up for Nazareth’s participation in the RochesterCares King for a Day service event on Saturday, January 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at community service sites off campus. Breakfast, T-shirts, and a chance to make a difference are all provided! Transportation from Naz is available.
Questions? Contact Weider Community Engagement staff, communityengagement@naz.edu
Nazareth students: Enter Nazareth's MLK Awards for Creative Expression competition. Record, compose, write, or create a piece of work around the 2023 MLK Day Celebration theme: Roots for Change: Approaches to Social Justice Action, or other themes related to social justice, diversity, equity & inclusion. See details.