Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Dinner
Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Location: Show Me Center
Time: 6:00 p.m.
This annual dinner event will feature Mr. John Legend as the guest speaker, along with stirring tributes to Dr. King and his legacy. There will be two types of tickets available. Dinner tickets are $18 and can be purchased by submitting a reservation through the External Sponsors Registration Form. There are also 200-level seating tickets available for the speaker portion of the celebration only (dinner is not included); these tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the Show Me Center Box Office by calling (573) 651-5000 or visiting www.showmecenter.biz.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read-A-Thon
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read-a-Thon will be held in February 2013. Volunteers will go out into the Elementary Schools in the Cape community and share multicultural literaure with the students. Volunteer training sessions will be held early in the Spring 2013 semester. Persons who wish to volunteer to read will need to attend one of these sessions, and select a class to read to, based on the schedule provided. Books will be available for checkout at these meetings. Volunteers will also receive information about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to share with the students during their visit, as well as a classroom activity such as a worksheet or coloring sheet to leave with the students. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Marcia Brown Haims at (573) 651-2188 or mjbrown@semo.edu.
Examining the Unwritten Rules for African-American Professionals
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Location: University Center - Indian Room
Time: 6:00 p.m.
A presentation by Men Encouraging New Ways and SELF (Sisterhood, Empowerment, Leadership and Femininity) that explores the false perceptions, stereotypes and challenges that African-American men and women often encounter as professionals in their chosen fields. The discussion is an opportunity to highlight the "Unwritten Rules and Expectations" that are not often shared yet exist in the professional world and to discuss deliberate approaches to address and overcome them. For more information, please contact Steven Taylor or India Jeffery at (573) 651-273or staylor@semo.edu.
Battlefield Tested: Leadership Lessons of Historic Military Generals
Date: Thursday, February 7, 2013
Location: University Center - Redhawks Room
Time: 5:00 p.m.
By analyzing the leadership philosophies of Sun Tzu, General Colin Powell, and General George Patton, we will identify and discuss enduring leadership lessons and themes that have been proven on the battlefield and that we can utilize in our lives to be successful and progressive. The facilitated discussion will focus on the key elements of leadership, the importance of a personal philosophy while leading, and how strength of character always defines a leader. For more information, please contact Michael Ignacio at (573) 986-7483 or maignacio@semo.edu.
"Are You Honest With Yourself?" (Real Life Approaches to Culture and Diversity)
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Location: University Center - Indian Room
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Participants will be encouraged to engage in a proactive and productive discussion on the emerging cross-cultural experiences that promote and develop intercultural understanding. The facilitators will highlight their experiences with "building bridges" and having the difficult conversations that must occur to address the myths and stereotypes that support division rather than promote inclusion. Participants are welcome to discuss and address their thoughts and reactions. This activity will be focused heavily on audience participation and facilitators will be prepared with topics for discussion and will assist in dialogue and note-taking. For more information, please contact Valdis Zalite at (573) 651-2512 or vzalite@semo.edu.
Southeast Multicultural Showcase
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2013
Location: Show Me Center and University Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
This program will highlight academic and support programs, scholarship and grant award opportunities and extracurricular leadership activities available for minority and multicultural students on our campus. For more information, please contact James Williams at (573) 651-5942 or jcwilliams@semo.edu.
School Choice or Chance: Why Are We Waiting for Superman?
Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Location: University Center - Indian Room
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Utilizing a panel of students from different educational settings (private, public, magnet) and excerpts from the film "Waiting for Superman," this will be a facilitated discussion of the changing educational climate (public, private, charter and voucher systems) and its impact on the African American family. For more information, please contact Rashaun Henry at (573) 651-2512 or rhenry@semo.edu.
All Politics Are Personal: From the Fiscal Cliff to Your Front Yard
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Location: University Center - Indian Room
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Political awareness and understanding are critical to Americans. The shifting political base impacts us all from the local to the national level. This guided discussion will center on the idea that the "future belongs to those of us who remain aware and vigilant" and will be aimed at addressing current beliefs, the differences and commonalities between the two major political parties, the changing demographics of where we are today, and how we must all be involved as we move forward. For more information, please contact Valdis Zalite at (573) 651-2512 or vzalite@semo.edu.
National TRIO Day Celebration
Date: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Location: Show Me Center Meeting Rooms
Time: 6:00 p.m.
*This event is by invitation only
National TRIO Day celebrates the sustained impact and success of the Federal TRIO programs in communities and reflects on the importance of educational opportunity programs in creating a fairer society for all Americans. As a critical component of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, TRIO programs work to protect and further access to higher education for low-income and first generation students, students with disabilities and veterans and are committed to the principles of Social Justice. Accomplishments of the participants in and of the Southeast TRIO Programs will be highlighted. For more information, please contact Monica Barnes at (573) 986-6117 or mbarnes@semo.edu.