*All events are open to the UI faculty, staff and community members unless noted otherwise.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Amy Engelmann at 384-5469.

The Tastes and Sounds of Diversity

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Old Brick, 26 E. Market St. (on the corner of Clinton & Market)
Sponsored by The UI Staff Council
The UI Staff Council invites the campus community to enjoy a Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Staff by Staff. Join us for opening remarks by Provost Wallace Loh, performances by talented UI Staff, including the Goosetown Vipers, Charism, Beats from the Gold Coast, and more; and an opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones

One for All Blood Drive

Thursday, January 15, 2009
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
John Pappajohn Pavilion Lobby, UIHC, (near elevator I)
Sponsored by The UI Health Care & DeGowin Blood Center
For more information contact Janet Fotsch, 384-2952, janet-fotsch@uiowa.edu

Interfaith Celebration, Tish Jones - Speaker

Sunday, January 18, 2009
7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church, 2701 Rochester Ave., Iowa City
Sponsored by Consultation of Religious Communities
For more information contact Rev. William Lovin, Congregational UCC, 319-337-4301, uccicrev@uccic.org

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Monday, January 19, 2009
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
North Room, Iowa Memorial Union
Sponsored by The UI Civic Engagement Program
For more information contact Mary Mathew Wilson, 319-335-7589, mary-mathew-wilson@uiowa.edu

Shelter From The Storm - Day of Service

Monday, January 19, 2009
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church, 320 East College Street, Iowa City
As part of the National Day of Service on, Trinity Episcopal Church will host an intergenerational service day to benefit Shelter House. People of all ages are welcome to assemble toiletry kits, sew quilts, knit hats & mittens and bake. For more information please visit our website.
For volunteer or donation information contact Meg Wagner, mwagner@trinityic.org

MLK "Day On" - Law School Day of Service

Monday, January 19, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sponsored by the Citizen Lawyer Program and the UI College of Law
For more information contact Lauren Hansen, lauren-hansen@uiowa.edu

MLK, Jr. Community Opening Celebration

Monday, January 19, 2009
6:30 pm
2nd Floor Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union
Sponsored by the 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Planning Committee
For more information contact Katherine Betts, 319-335-3059, 145 IMU

Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Man and the Dream (Video Presentation)

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
9:00 - 10:00 am
East Room RCP, 8008 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Sponsored by Hospital Human Resources, The Service Leadership Council, and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
For more information contact Dan Killinger, 319-356-7542, dan-killinger@uiowa.edu

Thurgood Marshall: Justice for All (Video Presentation)

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
2:00 - 3:00 pm
East Room RCP 8008 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Sponsored by Hospital Human Resources and The Service Leadership Council
For more information contact Dan Killinger, 319-356-7542, dan-killinger@uiowa.edu

Dr. Louis Sullivan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1989-1993)
"The Role of an Academic Medical Center in Achieving Dr. King's Dream"

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
3:30 - 4:30 pm (Reception to Follow)
Prem Sahai Auditorium 1110A Medical Education Research Facility
Sponsored by Office of Vice President for Medical Affairs, UI Health Care
For more information contact Janet Fotsch, 319-384-2952, janet-fotsch@uiowa.edu

Community of Color

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Van Oel Multipurpose Room, Currier Hall
Sponsored by the Center for Diversity & Enrichment
For more information contact Andy Freeman, 319-335-1427

Building Bridges: Addressing Racial Diversity/Divisiveness

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Asian Pacific American Cultural Center
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
For more information contact Katherine Betts, Office of Student Life, 319-335-3059

Invisible Slaves: Human Trafficking in the Midwest and United States

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A
Sponsored by the Iowa City Human Rights Commission and the Iowa Human Trafficking Awareness Project
For more information contact Stefanie Bowers, 319-356-5022, stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org

Social Justice Sundaes

Undergraduates (mostly geared towards 1st and 2nd years but anyone welcome)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Currier MPR
Sponsored by Associated Daum
For more information contact Kristen Olney (Associated Daum President), 563-357-9107, kristen-olney@uiowa.edu

Open Mouth, Insert Foot: An Open Community Discussion and Workshop on Hate

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Room B, 220 S. Gilbert St.
Sponsored by the Graduate Social Work Student Association
For more information contact Brandi Munch, 712-304-0090, brandi.munch@gmail.com

Where were you during the Civil Rights Movement? Sharing Memories

Thursday, January 22, 2009
2:30 and 7:00 pm (2 sessions)
Do you remember the civil rights movement? Is there a significant event that you would like to share? Whether you remember the Civil Rights movement or not you are invited to attend this unique program at the Center. This is a part of a series of programs that will be offered thought-out the community in the 2009 Celebration of Civil Rights, a recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Assembly Room at the Iowa City Senior Center, 28 South Linn Street
For more information contact Michelle Buhman at 319-356-5222 in advance to ensure there is enough time for everyone to participate.

Frank LaMere Lecture - POSTPONED

Thursday, January 22, 2009 (postponed)
Lecture: 2:30 - 4:30 pm, W401 PBB
Potluck: 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Latino Native American Cultural Center (LNACC)
Sponsored by the Native American Faculty and Staff Council
For more information contact Tarrell Awe Agahe Portman, Interim Chair, Native American Faculty and Staff Council, 319-384-1931 or 319-353-2584, tarrell-portman@uiowa.edu

Unnatural Causes... Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
Dinner and a Documentary

Thursday, January 22, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.(segments 1 through 3)
Thursday, January 29, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (segments 4 through 6)
A groundbreaking new documentary series crisscrosses the country exploring how the social conditions in which Americans are born, live and work profoundly affect health and longevity, even more than medical care, behaviors and genes. This four-hour television and DVD series challenges fundamental beliefs about what makes Americans healthy - or sick - and offers new remedies for an ailing society.
E177 GH (CPH Student Commons)
Pizza will be served.
This event is open to the public but attendees must RSVP in advance to amy-engelmann@uiowa.edu or 384-5469

Cultural Competence in Service Delivery

Thursday, January 22, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
For more information contact Katherine Betts, Office of Student Life, 319-335-3059

The Times Of Harvey Milk Movie Screening

Thursday, January 22, 2009
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Iowa City Public Library, Room A
For more information contact the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center, lgbtsfa@uiowa.edu

2nd Annual [JAM]NESTY Benefit Concert

Proceeds will go to benefit Women's and Workers' Rights
Thursday, January 22, 2009
7:00 pm - 12:00 am (music and performers will be going on the entire night. Feel free to come in any time between 7:00 pm and 12:00 am)
Old Brick Church, 26 E. Market St., Iowa City
Sponsored by Amnesty International (UI Chapter) and the UI Global Health Club
For more information contact Renugan Raidoo, 605-929-4606, renugan-raidoo@uiowa.edu

Iowans Care for Iowans: Iowa Mission of Mercy
Dr. Michael Kanellis, Associate Dean for Patient Services and Dr. Patricia Meredith, Clinical Associate Professor, Hospital Dentistry

Friday, January 23, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by the College of Dentistry
For more information contact Elaine Brown, 319-335-7157, elaine-brown@uiowa.edu

What's Race Got to Do with It? Social Disparities and Student Success

Friday, January 23, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Latino Native American Cultural Center
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life
For more information contact Katherine Betts, Office of Student Life, 319-335-3059

National Urban League President Marc Morial, Esq.

Friday, January 23, 2009
12:40 P.M.
Boyd Law Building, Rm 225
Sponsored by the UI College of Law
For more information contact Dean Adrien Wing, 319-335-9129, adrien-wing@uiowa.edu

Migration and Human Rights: How Global Apartheid Keeps the Developing World Poor

Monday, January 26, 2009
7:00 pm
1505 Seamans Center
Sponsored by Advocates of Liberty
For more information contact Jeff Yager, 319-621-5814, jeffrey-yager@uiowa.edu

"From the Heartland to the Holy Land – History and Medicine"
Dr. Nidal Harb, President of Scott County Mecial Society

Monday, January 26, 2009
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Prem Sahal auditorium 1110A Medical Education Research Facility (MERF)
Sponsored by Arab Students Association, Middle Eastern Law Students Association, and CCOM Office of Cultural Affairs and Diversity Initiatives
For more information contact Harb Harb, harb-harb@uiowa.edu

Iran: It's Culture & People

Presented by Dr. E. Torage Shvapour, MD, Professor and Director of Clinical Services, Department Neurology, UIHC
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Neuroscience Institute, S724 GH, 7th floor, UIHC
Sponsored by the Department of Neurology
For more information contact Kristen McIntyre, 319-356-7355

The Asian American Dream

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC)
Sponsored by the Asian American Coalition
For more information contact Hien Luong, 515-494-0387, hien-luong@uiowa.edu
Lilly Chen, 712-301-4812, lilly-chen@uiowa.edu

The Feminization of Poverty and Women's Human Rights

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
7:00 pm
Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A
Sponsored by the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance
For more information contact Laura Kacere, 515-975-6362, laura-kacere@uiowa.edu

When is it Sexual Harassment? – Students Converse

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Michigan Room, 351 Iowa Memorial Union
Sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
For more information contact Dorothy M. Simpson-Taylor, Ph.D., 319-335-0705

Fierce Conversations - Engaging Dialogue

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
7:00 pm
Iowa Room, 335 Iowa Memorial Union
Sponsored by the Women's Resource and Action Center
For more information contact Christy Clark, 319-335-1486

The Future of Humanity - Political Discussion

Wednesday, January 28, 2009
7:00 pm
Shambaugh Library
Sponsored by The Project for a New American Citizen, Advocates of Liberty, University Democrats, and the UI Rugby Club .
For more information contact Jeff Shipley, 630-404-0520, jeff-shipley@uiowa.edu

"Journeys of Hope: Perspectives of UI Diverse Alumni"

Thursday, January 29, 2009
2:30 - 4:30 pm
W401 PBB
Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Ethnic Inclusion (OGEI) and the Graduate College
For more information contact Tarrell Awe Agahe Portman, Director of OGEI, 319-384-1931 or 319-353-2584, tarrell-portman@uiowa.edu

Martin Luther King Jr. Research Symposium

Friday, January 30, 2009
12:00 - 2:30 pm
Jones Commons Lindquist Center
Sponsored by the College of Education Diversity Committee
For more information contact Sharon Lee, 319-335-6210, sharon-lee@uiowa.edu

Bridging Diversity in Conflict Situations

Friday, January 30, 2009
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Kirkwood Room, 257 Iowa Memorial Union
Sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
For more information contact Dorothy M. Simpson-Taylor, Ph.D., 319-335-0705

Race: Front and Center - A Public Discourse

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
11:00 am -1:00 pm
Michigan Room, 351 Iowa Memorial Union
Sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
For more information contact Dorothy M. Simpson-Taylor, Ph.D., 319-335-0705