MEDIA ADVISORY
TO: News Editors, Education Reporters and PSA Directors
FROM: University Relations
SUBJECT: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration
DATE: Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 1 p.m. – UAF Campus
LOCATION: Wood Center Multi-level lounge
University of Alaska Fairbanks student Antwaun Carrothers will play Martin Luther King Jr. in a 21st century setting as part of a program celebrating the birthday of the slain civil rights leader. The program, "Celebration 2001: Moving into the Millennium," is sponsored by students, staff and the UAF Office of Multicultural Affairs. It will take place Thursday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. in the Wood Center Multi-level lounge.
UAF offices will be closed for regular business Monday, Jan. 15. The University of Alaska Board of Regents approved the holiday and changed the name to Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Celebration of Alaska Civil Rights. University of Alaska Civil Right's Day has been celebrated at UAF since it was originally established by the board of regents in 1994 to honor Martin Luther King Jr., Alaska Native leaders and organizations, and other Alaskans who have led civil rights initiatives benefiting all Alaskans.
This year is the first year it is a paid holiday. The schedule for the Jan. 18 UAF event will be as follows:
- Sounds of the Universe on Drum by Village Drum and Masquerade
- Mistress of Ceremony – Debra Pearson, Office of Multicultural Affairs
- Welcome – Chancellor Marshall Lind, University of Alaska Fairbanks
- " I Remember Dr. King" – Don Scheaffer, UAF Financial Aid Director
- Influence of Martin Luther King – Students of the UAF Community
- Song – Precious Lord Take My Hand – Angel Stephens
- Introduction of Guest Orator – The Dream Revisited by Antwaun Carrothers
- Set Production, Lights and Sound – Jennifer Garcia
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CONTACT: Debra Pearson, UAF Office of Multicultural Affairs, at 474-7300 or Carla Browning, UAF Public Information Officer, at 474-7778.
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