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Release date: Jan. 5, 2006 Emory Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Week Jan. 16-22
Wallis is a renowned Christian leader for social change. He is a speaker, author, activist and international commentator on ethics and public life. He was a founder of Sojourners – Christians for justice and peace – more than 30 years ago and continues to serve as the editor of "Sojourners" magazine, covering faith, politics and culture. In 1995, Wallis was instrumental in forming Call to Renewal, a national federation of churches, denominations and faith-based organizations from across the theological and political spectrum working to overcome poverty. His most recent book is "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It" (Harper Collins, 2005). Wallis speaks at more than 200 events a year and his columns appear in the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and other major newspapers. He also offers regular commentary and analysis for radio and television. Other popular events taking place during King Week include a volunteer tree planting in the Martin Luther King Jr. historic district, a jazz vespers service at Cannon Chapel and a student tribute to King in song, dance and spoken word. The schedule of activities follows. All events are free and open to the public. MONDAY, JAN. 16 "Remembering Martin Luther King Through Service" Volunteers will plant trees in the Martin Luther King Jr. historic district in conjunction with Trees Atlanta. 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-727-6268
Chapel Tea A discussion with Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners magazine. 4 p.m., Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel, 515 Kilgo Circle, Emory. Exhibit Opening Reception for the exhibit, "Imposing Reason for Life on Life: African American Women in the Arts." 4-6 p.m., 10th Floor Gallery, Woodruff Library, 540 Asbury Circle, Emory. Keynote Address "God's Politics," by speaker Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners magazine and author of "God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It." 7 p.m., Glenn Memorial Church, 1652 N. Decatur Road, Emory.
Forum "Women Talking With Women: Reflecting on Race, Ethnicity and Culture." Pamela Epps, moderator. This is an open discussion featuring women of different backgrounds and experiences. 4 p.m., Center for Women at Emory, Cox Hall, 569 Asbury Circle, Emory. 404-727-2031 Forum "Men in Dialogue: Reflecting on Race, Ethnicity, Culture, Health and Spirituality." Panelists include: Eugene K. Emory, professor of psychology; Michael Huey, executive director, Student Health Services; Robert Agnew, professor of sociology; and Christopher Wallace, graduate student, Candler School of Theology. Moderator: Tariq Shakoor, director, Emory University Career Center. 6 p.m., Jones Room, Woodruff Library, 540 Asbury Circle, Emory. Concert and Birthday Cake Celebration Emory's Voices of Inner Strength gospel choir will perform. 8 p.m., Coca-Cola Commons, Dobbs Center, 605 Asbury Circle, Emory. 404-727-8425
Community Service Awards "Illuminating Vulnerabilities in the Midst of the Storm: Social Justice Issues and Service Opportunities Arising Out of Natural Disasters." Sponsored by the Rollins School of Public Health and Goizueta Business School. 4 p.m., Goizueta Business School auditorium, 1300 Clifton Rd., Emory. 404-727-7697 Jazz Vespers Service Featuring Dwight Andrews, associate professor of music at Emory. 7 p.m., Cannon Chapel, 515 Kilgo Circle, Emory. 404-727-6153
International Student Coffee Hour Panel Discussion "Civil Rights Within the International Community." 11:30 a.m., Winship Ballroom, Dobbs Center, 605 Asbury Circle, Emory. 404-727-3300 Performance A student tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. in song, dance and spoken word. Reception to follow honoring the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars of Emory. 7 p.m., 208 White Hall, 301 Dowman Dr., Emory. 404-727-6754
Worship Service Joseph L. Roberts, pastor emeritus, Ebenezer Baptist Church, will preach. Voices of Inner Strength will sing. 11 a.m., Cannon Chapel, 515 Kilgo Circle, Emory. 404-727-6225
THURSDAY, JAN. 26 Ecumenical Celebration Annual service remembering Martin Luther King Jr. Robert Franklin, distinguished professor of social ethics, Candler School of Theology, will speak. Interdenominational Choir and Oxford College Gospel Choir will sing. 7 p.m., Old Church, Oxford Campus, Oxford, Ga. 770-784-8392
"Words of Peace" A collection of short readings from writings and speeches of human rights activists in various countries around the world, in the original languages and with English translations. Presented by the faculty and students affiliated with Emory's language departments. 3 p.m., Jones Room, Woodruff Library, 540 Asbury Circle, Emory. 404-727-2575
"Images of Reconciliation: Visual Reflections of the 2004-2005 Journeys of Reconciliation trips to Costa Rica, Bosnia and Beyond." Main Gallery, Dobbs Center, 605 Asbury Circle, Emory. Jan. 15-31 "Imposing Reason for Life on Life: African American Women in the Arts." Woodruff Library, 10th Floor Gallery, 540 Asbury Circle, Emory. Jan. 17 - March 20 ### Emory University is known for its demanding academics, outstanding undergraduate college of arts and sciences, highly ranked professional schools and state-of-the-art research facilities. For nearly two decades Emory has been named one of the country's top 25 national universities by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to its nine schools, the university encompasses The Carter Center, Yerkes National Primate Research Center and Emory Healthcare, the state's largest and most comprehensive health care system. Subscribe to News@Emory RSS feeds for automatic updates of the latest news at Emory. |
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