Let Freedom Ring

Carillon Concert

Wednesday, 16 Jan 2013 at 11:50 am – Central Campus

A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King. Tin-Shi Tam, carilloneur. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.
Other events featured in the 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series include:

Monday, January 21 - 6 pm - Ames Middle School, 3915 Mortensen Road, Ames
Community Birthday Celebration
Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition!

Thursday, January 24 - 4 pm - Sun Room, Memorial Union
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Convocation
Come celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and learn how his principles are still relevant today. The King Philosophy is a global vision that advocates equality for everyone, peaceful resolution of conflict and an end to poverty, racism and intolerance. The Advancing One Community Awards will be presented and a reception will follow.

Thursday, January 31 - 8 pm - Great Hall, Memorial Union
Race, Racism and Race Relations in America - Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson is one of our nation's most influential black scholars, cultural critics and public intellectuals. He is University Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University and the author of sixteen books, including April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Death and How It Changed America.

Cosponsored By:
  • MLK Holiday Planning Committee
  • Music
  • Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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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.