2013 Alaska Civil Rights Month

In recognition of the tremendous achievements made by civil rights leaders past and present, UAA will celebrate Alaska Civil Rights Month, Jan. 15-Feb. 16, for the 28th year. Join us as we honor the legacy and actions of civil rights leaders at a number of events on campus throughout the month-long celebration.

For more information regarding UAA Alaska Civil Rights Month, please visit the Office of Campus Diversity & Compliance website or call the office at (907) 786-4680.

UAA's Alaska Civil Rights Month Celebration
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Student Union, Cafeteria

Parking is free during the event. Have a slice of cake to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday while listening to Chancellor Tom Case, USUAA Student Body President Alejandra Buitrago, Professor Willie Hensley and community member Dr. Alonzo Patter speak. Also hear the speech that has inspired and ignited change for 50 years, "I Have a Dream..."

NSS Indigenous Values Discussion
Thursday, Jan. 17, 12-1 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Room 108

Alaska Civil Rights Day/MLK observed, UAA campus closed
Monday, Jan. 21, all day

Anchorage community wide Alaska Civil Rights/MLK Day celebration
Monday, Jan. 21, 3-6 p.m.
West High Auditorium

NSS Indigenous Values Discussion: Always Learn and Maintain Balance
Thursday, Jan. 24, 12-1 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Room 108

Lecture by Kenji Yoshino
Thursday, Jan. 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Kenji Yoshino is an NYU law professor who is in on the cutting-edge of corporate America's civil rights advances.

'Hunger in Urban Alaska: The Daily Lives of Pantry Users' presented by Tracey Burke
Monday, Jan. 28, 5-7 p.m.
UAA Bookstore

Tracey Burke, associate professor in the School of Social Work, has conducted exploratory research to reveal the background stories of local food-insecure families and has worked in partnership with the Food Bank of Alaska. Come hear the results of Burke's research along with additional hunger study data that may challenge the way we think about poverty and hunger in our community.

Civil Rights Resource Fair
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Union, Upstairs

NSS Indigenous Values Discussion: Give Service to Others
Thursday, Jan. 31, 12-1 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Room 108

NSS Indigenous Values Discussion: Be Strong and Courageous
Thursday, Feb. 7, 12-1 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Room 108

NCBI Welcoming Diversity, Prejudice Reduction Workshop
Sat, Feb. 9, 9:55 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons, Room 107

For more information, visit the Office of Campus Diversity and Compliance website. UAA students can pre-register for this National Coalition Building Institute event online, by emailing uaa_ocdc@uaa.alaska.edu or by calling (907) 786-4680 by Feb 1. Space is limited-hurry and sign up!

NSS Indigenous Values Discussion: Family and Kinship
Thursday, Feb. 14, 12-1 p.m.
Rasmuson Hall, Room 108

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
Saturday, Feb. 16, all day