Presentation: 'U.S. Democracy: It's Not as Bad as it Seems'
Guest speaker Dr. Kurt Weyland, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, will discuss the resilience of U.S. democracy in light of recent political developments, drawing from his latest book, which focuses on the case of the United States, and research on authoritarian populism.
A4RJ's Day 4 RJ
A Day 4 RJ is an event featuring performances of The Turnaway Play, The Vagina Monologues, and a panel of faculty and community members working towards Reproductive Justice. The event will take place 12-6 p.m.
MLK Day presentation: 'Crossing the Bridge: Lessons from Selma and the Steps Toward Justice'
Join us 1:30-3 p.m. for an engaging book talk featuring Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø alumnus Dave Markward, a lifelong educator and advocate. With over five decades of experience in public education, Dave has been a trusted source of knowledge and inspiration.
MLK Day open mic night: 'Speak for Change'
Join us for the "Speak for Change" open mic night, where art becomes a powerful tool for social change. Whether it's through singing, dance, poetry or any other form of self-expression, this is a space to share art that uplifts the ideals of unity, peace, and justice ¡ª values at the heart of Dr.
MLK Day keynote: 'Empowering Communities and Shaping Our Future'
Join us 12-1:30 p.m. for a panel discussion, "Empowering Communities, Shaping Our Future," featuring inspiring community leaders whose work exemplifies Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service, justice, and empowerment.
Presentation: 'Trump and Harris from Abroad: How the American Election is Seen in Sweden'
Dag Blanck, director of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center and honorary professor of Swedish-American studies, will present a lecture titled "Trump and Harris from Abroad: How the American Election is Seen in Sweden."
Voter registration
The League of Women Voters will be registering U.S. citizens to vote from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and again from 1-2 p.m.
Guest lecture: 'The Crisis on the U.S. Southwestern Border'
Dr. Rene Rocha, political scientist from the University of Iowa, is a leading scholar of immigration politics and policy.
APEP re-entry simulation
The Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Prison Education Program will host a re-entry simulation from 1:30-4 p.m. This educational outreach event will highlight the struggles and challenges faced by individuals who are transitioning from incarceration back into their communities.
Take Back the Night
The Office of Sexual Assault Prevention Education will sponsor a Take Back the Night rally against sexual violence.