Wednesday, 11 Jan 2017
Carillon Concert: Let Freedom Ring
A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King by ISU carilloneur Tin-Shi Tam. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2017
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Convocation
"Courageous Conversations: Where Do We Go from Here?" - Join us for a panel discussion on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and how it can be actualized in the current social and political climate. The Advancing One Community Awards will also be presented.
Monday, 23 Jan 2017
Ames Community Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This event was postponed from Jan. 16 due to extreme weather.
What Are Your Rights? A Conversation
A discussion of the constitutional and legal rights of Muslims with representatives from the ACLU of Iowa and the Council of American Islamic Relations
Tuesday, 24 Jan 2017
Forum: What Are the Legal Rights of Immigrants
Join us for a panel discussion about the constitutional and legal rights of all immigrants living in Iowa. Students, faculty, staff and Ames community members are invited to attend, ask questions and share their concerns and resources.
Thursday, 26 Jan 2017
Panel Discussion: What Is Your Vocation?
Vocation: A summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action. What is your vocation? How do you see yourself as an agent of goodness, truth, and beauty in the world, using your skills and passions for bringing about human flourishing? Join us for a panel discussion with three individuals who are working out their vocations for the common good.
Lecture: Exercise and the Brain
Daniel Corcos is a motor systems neuroscientist and a professor at Northwestern University in the Feinberg School of Medicine. His talk is part of the 2016-17 Helen LeBaron Hilton Lecture Series.
Lecture: Rap, Race, Reality & Technology
Chuck D, the leader and co-founder of legendary rap group Public Enemy, delivers a powerful message about race, rage and inequality.
Monday, 30 Jan 2017
A Deeper Black: Race in America
Ta-Nehisi Coates is a national correspondent at The Atlantic and author of "Between the World and Me." Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series Keynote.
Tuesday, 31 Jan 2017
Interactive Session on Diversity
Lee Mun Wah is a documentary filmmaker, author, educator and founder of the diversity training company Stirfry Seminars.