Imperatives for the New Millennium
Dick Gregory
Thursday, 10 Feb 2000 at 8:00 am – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Credited with opening the door for many Black entertainers, Mr. Gregory found comedy and expedient avenue for getting people's attention-making us think as well as laugh. His participation in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's is well documented, as are his efforts for world peace, against hunger and issues confronting Native Americans. Always on the move, Gregory lectures draws together threads of health consciousness, humor, political savvy, action and sensitivity which together weave standing ovations. From the Lectures Program archive.
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.