As I said in class, I’m happy to give extra credit to anyone who attends an event and writes a reflection about it.

Chandani sends in information about the many events scheduled for Martin Luther King day:

Keynote-specific info:
MLK Day (jan 15th)
Hill Auditorium, starts at 10am (doors open at 9:30am and it will fill up quickly)
Keynote Speaker: Hill Harper
See website for more info: http://oami.umich.edu/um-mlk-symposium/memorial-keynote-lecture/

Add'l info:

Finding events to go to:
http://oami.umich.edu/um-mlk-symposium/events/

• Most events are free, open to the public, and have free food!
• Be sure to check if the event needs an RSVP or ticket ahead of time

Getting your student org involved:

1. Host a watch party on MLK Day (Jan. 15th) and discuss the keynote with peers: http://oami.umich.edu/um-mlk-symposium/watch-party-toolkit/
2. Attend events together as a group (event page)
3. Submit an event to be posted on our website: http://oami.umich.edu/um-mlk-symposium/events/submit-an-event/

1. 1. Consider collaborating with other organizations to increase your outreach!

1. Structuring your event - idea sheet
2. Funding opportunities and possible locations for your event sheet

If you look on our website, you’ll see that events are happening as late as March -- even if this isn’t something you’ve considered until now, I encourage you to plan an event for this year and take advantage of the funding opportunities and free publicity we provide!

Getting involved as an individual:

• Join the MLK Symposium Planning Committee - email mlksymposiuminfo@umich.edu to be added to the listserv

• • Monthly meetings on Thursdays in Trotter (1443 Washtenaw Ave): 12-1pm
• • FREE lunch!
• • Give your input on the Symposium’s theme and booklet and plan for the upcoming Symposium

• Download the FREE app to get event reminders, stream the keynote lecture and more!

• • Get our guide here: https://guidebook.com/g/umichmlk

Android and iOS users:

1. Tap the "Download" button to download the free Guidebook app
2. Open Guidebook and you can find our "University of Michigan 2018 Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Symposium" guide