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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Event at UW-Stevens Point
“Let’s POWER UP!”: A Celebration of UNITY & PEACE!
When and where
Date and time
Location
Dreyfus University Center - Laird Room 1015 Reserve St. Stevens Point, WI 54481
Map and directions
How to get there
About this event
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