Let Freedom Ring
Carillon Concert
Wednesday, 11 Jan 2017 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 SeriesOther events featured in the 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series include:
Community Birthday Celebration
Monday, January 16, 6:00pm, Ames Middle School, 3915 Mortensen Road, Ames
Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition! After sharing birthday cake, the program begins at 6:30.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Convocation
Thursday, January 19, 3:30 pm, Sun Room, Memorial Union
Come celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and learn how his global vision of equality for everyone remains relevant today. The Advancing One Community Awards will also be presented
A Deeper Black: Race in America – Ta-Nehisi Coates
Monday, January 30, 7:00 pm, Great Hall, Memorial Union
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.