DiversiTea

Friday, January 19 | 4 p.m. | CMU 205 Enter a space of diverse individuals and perspectives to reflect on the sense of community in our region. Reflect on MLK events — what we saw, what we learned, and how we can continue to strengthen our community.

Narrative 4 Exchange: Communities of Care

Tuesday, January 16 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Comstock Memorial Union 105 A Narrative 4 story exchange will invite students to participate in storytelling that is designed to teach compassion and empathy and develop strong leaders in the classroom and community. See how Narrative 4 works: Visit the MLK Day website for all events.

MLK Day Celebration – Umoja 55

Monday, January 15 | 6 to 8:30 p.m. | Fargo Theater Umoja 55: Dreamers Unite showcases the power of dreams, unity, and hope, particularly among the youth, as they present their artistic interpretations of MLK’s vision. The keynote speaker will be MSUM’s Zinnia Marquette, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator. In the 55 years since Dr. King’s death, our nation continues to […]

MLK Day “Communities in Action, Empowering the Dream”

Monday, January 15 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Locations Vary | Concordia College A variety of sessions will be free and open to the public, including a keynote by Funmilola Fagbamila (pronunciation: Foo-mee-loh-luh Fog-buh-mee-luh), a Nigerian-American playwright, actress and scholar. Her internationally touring stage play, “The Intersection: Woke Black Folk,” has been met with critical acclaim by thinkers […]

Donate winter clothing items Jan. 12-19

Drop-off location: Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Comstock Memorial Union 120 The winter clothing drive is a service opportunity for our entire campus and community. We invite you to donate winter gear items such as coats/jackets, scarves, gloves/mittens, hats, winter socks and boots. All items must be new or freshly laundered and free of holes or stains. The drop-off location […]