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Rev. C. T. Vivian (2001)

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Morris Dees (2002)

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Dr. Joseph E. Lowery (2003)

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Hon. Andrew Young (2004)

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Rep. John Lewis (2005)

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Dr. Mary Frances Berry (2005)

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Taylor Branch (2007)

Billye S. Aaron (2008)

Last updated: 12 January 2009

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Events for 2009

Clayton State University
Presents
The 9th Annual
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration Events

The Status of the Dream...
Where Are We Now?

Thursday, January 15, 2009
11:30 am - 12:00 noon
Lawson Amphitheater
(Rain location - UC 272)

"Remembering the King": Commemorative Ceremony Honoring the Life, Legacy and Struggles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sponsored by Campus Life

Monday, January 19, 2009
7:30 -8:45 am - Registration
9:00 am - Starting Time

Run With Us!

For More Information Contact- Mike Mead

Tuesday, January 20, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Student Activities Center Ballroom

Inaugural Viewing Party

Sponsored by Student Government Association

Refreshments will be served!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
12:00-1:00 pm

"At The River I Stand"

"An excellent film on the movement which drew Martin Luther King to Memphis and his death."
Julian Bond

National Archives & Records Administration, Southeast Region
5780 Jonesboro Road
(Adjacent to Campus)

Sponsored by NARA

Thursday, January 22, 2009
2:10 - 3:25 pm
Arts & Sciences, G-132

Student Dialogue
& Panel Discussion

“The Status of the Dream:
Where Are We Now?“

Panelists:
Dr. Eugene Hatfield
Dr. Bradley Rice
Mr. James Kemp
Ms. Ciji Fox

Moderator: Shane Bell

Sponsored by MLK Planning Committee

Thursday, January 22, 2009
5:30 pm, UC Quad

MLK Rally & March

All Students, Faculty & Staff
Are Invited to Participate

Sponsored by Campus Life

Thursday, January 22, 2009
Reception - 6:30-7:15 pm
Program Begins - 7:30 pm
Spivey Hall

Keynote Address By
Dr. John H. Eaves

Biography

Chairman, Fulton County
Board of Commissioners

Featuring
The Clayton State
Gospel Choir

Sponsored by MLK Planning Committee

Friday, January 23, 2009
9:00 am-2:30 pm

Life of King Tour & Lunch
Open to 25 Clayton State Students

King Center, Southern Christian
Leadership Conference Headquarters

Sponsored by Campus Life

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