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95ÐãÊÓƵ is kicking off a series of featured events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. beginning Jan. 21 with ODEI's Welcome Back Kickback from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Ìý on Jan. 30, ODEI and Campus Partners will host the MLK Celebration from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., and on Feb. 1, PEACE will host their Annual Day of Service from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Music Room.
Schedule of Events:
Jan. 21 - ODEI''s Welcome Back Kickback 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Join us in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as we start the week honoring Dr. Martin Luther King,ÌýJr. 's legacy through a gallery walk of historical images, an 'I Have a Dream' Social Media campaign and lunch.Ìý Games, fun and a chance to win prizes!
Jan. 30 - MLK Celebration 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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In honor of the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion welcomes you to join us for our annual MLK Jr. Celebration to commemorate his societal impact and reflect on our progress as an institution. Together, we will engage in a day of immersive reflection, experiential learning and community dialogue around key social issues and the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our local context, with a key focus around how we can use our own social capital to be agents of change towards the world we wish to see.
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8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast (Vaughn Center Crescent Club)
- Doors open at 8 a.m.
- Welcome 8:30 a.m.
- Setting the Stage with Fred Hearns (bio below) 8:40 a.m.
- Spken Word Artist 8:55 a.m.
- Closing Remarks 9:10 a.m.
- Exit to Courtyard 9:30 a.m.
9:30-11:30 a.m. - Community Tabling (Vaughn Courtyard)
11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. - Luncheon (Vaughn Center Crescent Club)
- Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
- Welcome 11:50 a.m.
- Key Note with Gary Hartfield (bio below) 12 p.m.
- Community Call to Action 12:25 p.m.
- Closing Remarks 12:50 p.m.
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In partnership with the offices of Development, Residence Life, and Student Leadership and Engagement, the College of Arts and Letters and UTampa Student Government.
Presenter Bios
Fred Hearns, a Tampa resident and University of South Florida graduate, has had a distinguished career as a journalist and public servant, including a 32-year tenure with the City of Tampa’s Department of Community Affairs. Currently, as Curator of Black History at the Tampa Bay History Center, he is dedicated to preserving and sharing African American history through exhibits, programs and leadership in various community organizations.
Gary Hartfield is an award-winning entrepreneur, CEO, and philanthropist, leading several businesses, including six residential group homes and Serenity Village Insurance & Consulting, which serves clients across Florida and Georgia. A dedicated community leader, he also serves as CEO of Empower Florida, Inc. and contributes to numerous boards, while being recognized for his impact on business and nonprofit sectors in Florida.
PEACE Day of Service
Join the PEACE Volunteer Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, for our annual MLK Day of Service! A guest speaker, catered food and volunteer opportunities will be available with local nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area!
8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Music Room
