Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Event at UW-Stevens Point

Parking is free in Lot R starting at 4:15!

4:00 PM Doors Open

Special Music Prelude

Guest Music Professor Carl Cole, Founder & CEO of Sounds of Good News Productions

4:30 PM Welcome and Facilitator

Dr. Samantha Samreth, Director of Diversity and College Access Department

Black National Anthem: “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (JW Johnson & JR Johnson)

UW-Stevens Point Concert Choir (with Audience)

Conducted by Professor Matheus Cruz, Interim Director of Choral Activities

Accompanied by Professor Carl Cole

(Words are printed on the last page of the Program)

Music Performance

UW-Stevens Point Concert Choir ~ Directed by Professor Matheus Cruz

“Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord” (Undine Smith Moore);

“Praise His Holy Name” (Anton Armstrong)

Indigenous Land Recognition Statement

Dr. Marcus F. Lewis, Associate Lecturer and Ed.D. Program Global Affiliate Scholar; Ho-Chunk Nation Member

Remarks

Dr. Thomas Gibson, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Dr. La Vonne J. Cornell-Swanson, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?

Video Piece (excerpts from Famous Speeches)

5:00 PM Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

Chiamaka Daniella Obinna, President, Black Student Union

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ruben Anthony, President/CEO of Urban League of Madison

Q & A

Music Performance

“Stand Up” by Cynthia Erivo

Jasmine Crosson, Junior, Musical Theatre Major

Dr. Luke Shepherd, Assistant Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance

"I Hate the Bus" from Caroline or Change by Tesori-Kushner

Janae Owens, Freshman, Musical Theatre Major

Lisa Sanderson, Associate Lecturer, Department of Theatre and Dance, Faculty Fellow, CITL

“What a Wonderful World” (Thiele/Weiss; arr. & Performed by Professor Carl Cole)

5:55 PM Closing Remarks

Dr. Al Thompson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

6:00 PM Meet and Greet Reception with Keynote Speaker Dr. Ruben Anthony

6:30 PM Closing Music

Professor Carl Cole, Founder/CEO of Sounds of Good News Productions