FAU to Host Social Justice Week 2019
Florida Atlantic University will commemorate the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting Social Justice Week, beginning Monday, Jan. 21 through Saturday, Jan. 26 at its Boca Raton, Broward and Jupiter campuses. The events are free and open to the public.听
The following events will take place at FAU鈥檚 Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
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MLK Diversity Address and Day of Service: Keynote Speaker Corey D.B. Walker, Ph.D.
Monday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union
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The Center for IDEAs (Inclusion, Diversity Education, and Advocacy), the Office of Lead and Serve, Multicultural 啵啵直播秀ming Board, and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement present the 2019 MLK Diversity Address and Day of Service. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淭he Unity of Humanity,鈥 which explores the domestic and global social, racial, and ethnic harmony. The keynote speaker, Corey D.B. Walker, Ph.D., is a scholar of African American social, political, and religious thought. The keynote address will be available at partner campuses via webcast, with breakfast and opportunities to participate in service at Boca, Davie, and Jupiter Campuses.
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Tunnel Vision: A Social Justice Experience
Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m.听
Wednesday, Jan. 23 and Friday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Majestic Palm Room, Student Union
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This experience explores the systems and forms of oppression that deal directly with domestic and global social justice issues. This year, the exhibit will be focusing on topics such as climate change, substance use/abuse, homelessness, human trafficking, voter suppression, and the school-to-prison pipeline.
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Double Take Series 鈥楢 Conversation on Immigration鈥櫶
Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.听听听听听听听听听
House Chambers, Student Union
Multicultural 啵啵直播秀ming presents the Double Take Series, a civil and social discourse on topics that impact and influence society.
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听Faculty and Staff Diversity Symposium
Thursday, Jan. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union
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The Florida Atlantic University Diversity Platform proudly presents this day-long interactive symposium that provides faculty and staff an opportunity for robust dialogue and intuitive reflection around current practices and topics focused on enhancing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive campus community.
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WeLead: Diversity Matters Student Leadership Symposium听听听听听
Saturday, Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
College of Business
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The WeLead: Diversity Matters Student Leadership Symposium is a one-day experience that aims to broaden participants鈥 cultural fluency while also promoting informed and effective social justice advocacy. WeLead is open and free to all FAU 啵啵直播秀 and includes keynote speakers, several break-out sessions and opportunities to interact with peers, faculty, and staff.
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The following event will take place at FAU鈥檚 Davie Campus:
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MLK Diversity Address and Day of Service: Keynote Speaker Corey D.B. Walker, Ph.D.
Monday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
Heritage Hall, SD 105
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The Center for IDEAs (Inclusion, Diversity Education, and Advocacy), the Office of Lead and Serve, Multicultural 啵啵直播秀ming Board, and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement present the 2019 MLK Diversity Address and Day of Service. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淭he Unity of Humanity,鈥 which explores the domestic and global social, racial, and ethnic harmony. The keynote speaker, Corey D.B. Walker, Ph.D., is a scholar of African American social, political, and religious thought. The keynote address will be available at partner campuses via webcast, with breakfast and opportunities to participate in service at Boca, Davie, and Jupiter Campuses.
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The following event will take place at FAU鈥檚 Jupiter Campus:
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MLK Diversity Address and Day of Service: Keynote Speaker Corey D.B. Walker, Ph.D.
Monday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
The Burrow
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The Center for IDEAs (Inclusion, Diversity Education, and Advocacy), the Office of Lead and Serve, Multicultural 啵啵直播秀ming Board, and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement present the 2019 MLK Diversity Address and Day of Service. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淭he Unity of Humanity,鈥 which explores the domestic and global social, racial, and ethnic harmony. The keynote speaker, Corey D.B. Walker, Ph.D., is a scholar of African American social, political, and religious thought. The keynote address will be available at partner campuses via webcast, with breakfast and opportunities to participate in service at Boca, Davie, and Jupiter Campuses.
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The following event will take place at FAU鈥檚 SeaTech campus, 101 North Beach Road:
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Make A Difference Friday
Friday, Jan. 25 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.听
Sea Tech Campus, Poolside
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FAU 啵啵直播秀 on the Sea Tech Campus will discover ways to make a difference as they explore various forms and systems of social justice.
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