Series of MLK events coming in January

The campus community will celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with several events throughout the month of January. This year's theme is Things That Matter, a reference to Dr. King's quote, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

Mark your calendar for the following events and note how and where you can get involved. All events with an asterisk (*) next to them require you to RSVP or apply by Friday, Jan. 12.

Sunday, Jan. 14
7-9 p.m.         
Selma Movie Screening and Late Night Pancake Breakfast, Ubuntu Black Cultural House, 21 Circular Street.  Co-sponsored by Black Student Union

Monday, Jan. 15
9-11 a.m.      
Martin Luther King Jr. Sessions at Tiffin University, 155 Miami Street
 
*1:30 -4 p.m.      
Annual Heidelberg/Tiffin University Collaborative Day of Service 
Please complete the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service form by January 12  if you would like to participate.
 
*5-7 p.m.     
Still we rise … Still we march: Seneca County Community Dinner, Faith United Methodist Church, 75 N. Sandusky St. RSVP to multicultural@heidelberg.edu by Friday, January 12.  Co-sponsored by Tiffin University Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee

Thursday, Jan. 18
6-8 p.m.         
Spike Lee’s ESPN 30 for 30: 2 Fists Up, with a discussion to follow in The University Commons

Saturday, Jan. 20
*11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Annual Heidelberg & Tiffin University Community Can Drive. Please complete the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service form by January 12  if you would like to participate. Co-sponsored by Tiffin University Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee

Thursday, Jan. 25
*6-7 p.m.      
Things That Matter Art, Writing and Mixed Media Gallery and Competition, Phat Cakes, 45 S. Washington St.
               1st Place: $100     2nd Place: $50     3rd Place: $25
               Honorable Mention for the best of each category: $10 gift card
If you would like to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest, please read the rules and fill out the Intent to Enter form by January 12.  Plan to attend the gallery showing on this date whether you enter the contest or not! Co-sponsored by Heidelberg University BEC, Tiffin University CAB and Tiffin University Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee

Tuesday, Jan. 30
5-7 p.m.        
Breaking Bread Dinner with guided discussion, Hoernemann Refectory
 
With so many exciting events planned throughout the month of January, we look forward to your participation in the ongoing celebratory events!
 
Here are the members of Heidelberg's 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee: Michele Castleman, Amier Cobb-Bradley, Matt Cola, Nathan Cutietta, Cherrelle Gardner, Marques Johnson, Marc O’Reilly, Savannah Overly, Hannah Petitti , Marjorie Shavers, Aurora Some, Paul Stark, Robyn White and Demetra Williams.