Diversity Calendar of Events

GET INVOLVED WITH MLK 2010! On behalf of the Office of Multicultural Student Services and the 2010 MLK Celebration Planning Committee, we would like to announce to you several initiatives that you can get involved in supporting this year's upcoming celebration. The 2010 MLK Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 17 through Thursday, Jan. 21 at Ferris State University and will feature several opportunities for you to engage together with others and celebrate the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. THIS IS HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED The 2010 MLK Poster Board Competition - A student, registered student organization or hall council can enter a poster board centered on this year's theme "THE JIM CROW ERA: THEN & NOW". *Please see attached flyer for contest details. Submission of poster boards will be due Wednesday, Dec. 9th to the Office of Multicultural Student Services in FLITE 159! The 2010 MLK Student Tribute - A student, registered student organization or hall council can participate in creating a presentation for the Annual Student Tribute, held Monday, Jan. 18th. If you are interested in participating, there will be a mandatory meeting you must attend Thursday, Nov. 19th at 5 PM in the Office of Multicultural Student Services in FLITE 159! 2010 MLK Legacy Award  - The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award is given to a student and student organization that exemplifies excellence in leadership, passion for service and a demonstrated commitment to social responsibility in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. You must be nominated to be considered for recognition of this word by an FSU faculty or staff member and nominations will be due Wednesday, Dec. 9th via email to Michael Wade at michaelwade@ferris.edu *(please have your nominators include a narrative and any information on why you should be deserving of this award!) Contribute to the Jim Crow Museum - The Jim Crow Museum is the largest publicly accessible collection of racist artifacts in the country. With expanded space and greatly enhanced multi-media displays, the Museum will promote racial tolerance by helping people understand the historical and contemporary expressions of intolerance. You can help us turn that dream into a reality. For information, visit the website http://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow/ or contact Prof. Andy Karafa 231-591-2738. All finalists and participants of the above MLK activities will be recognized at the 2010 Legacy Awards Dinner Thursday, January 21st. Thank you for your support and leadership in supporting the 2010 MLK Celebration!

White Ribbon Campaign Information Table

The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women. In over 55 countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is on educating men and boys. In some countries it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women.
Sponsored by: Dean of Student Life Office, Women's Information Service Inc. (WISE), Personal Counseling Center, Delta Chi and the Committee on Sexual Assault.
Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodations to attend this program must contact 231.591.2088 at least 72 hours in advance.

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: IRC and Rankin Student Center Atrium
Contact: Nicholas Campau
Group/Organization: Dean of Student Life Office
Email: Nicholascampau@ferris.edu
Telephone: 231-591-2949

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:40 PM
Location: Student Rec Center
Contact: Markus Woods
Group/Organization: B.L.A.C.K. & Y.B.B.W
Email: Markuswoods21@yahoo.com
Telephone: 313-399-2619

TIP Scholars Meeting

Free to all TIP Students if they RSVP!!!

Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 PM
Location: FLITE 438
Contact: Felice Kelley-Nelson
Group/Organization: TIP Scholars Program
Email: kell21@ferris.edu
Telephone: 231-591-2400

MLK 2010: Annual Freedom March

TBA

Date: Monday, January 18, 2010

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Merrill/Travis Hall to Rankin Lobby
Contact: Michael Wade
Group/Organization: Office of Multicultural Student Services
Email: michaelwade@ferris.edu
Telephone: 231-591-2617

MLK 2010: Privilege Activity and Discussion: "Breaking Down Barriers"

TBA

Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Location: Student Recreation Center
Contact: Michael Wade
Group/Organization: MLK 2010 Planning Committee
Email: michaelwade@ferris.edu
Telephone: 231-591-2617

Image Awards 2010

Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Williams Auditorium
Contact: Brandon Cole
Group/Organization: B.L.A.C.K.
Email: markuswoods21@yahoo.com
Telephone: 313-399-2619

MadCat, Kane and Maxwell Street

Harmonica Workshop at 3 p.m. in Rankin Student Center with MadCat
Peter Madcat Ruth is a Grammy Award-winning virtuoso harmonica player based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. But Madcat doesn't just play blues harp... He also sings and plays ukulele, guitar, high-hat, jaw-harp, penny-whistle, kalimba, banjo and other folk instruments from around the world.

Madcat's repertoire of styles includes Blues, American Roots Music, Folk Music, Jazz, and World Music. On August 23, 1997, Peter Madcat Ruth was named Harmonica Player of the Year by The Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica (SPAH).
Season Ticket Info and Pricing
Season tickets must be purchased by
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Student Price: $10.00
General Admission: $18.00
G. Mennen Williams Auditorium Box Office
Mon-Thur.,  11 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
At the door Price for all Events after Saturday, September 26, 2009:
$3.00 Any Student, $5.00 General Admission
If you need accommodations to attend, please call the Box Office at 231-591-5600 at least 72 hours in advance.

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010

Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Rankin Student Center Dome Room
Contact: Williams Auditorium Box Office
Group/Organization: Arts and Lectures Performing Artists Series
Email: williams_auditorium@ferris.edu
Telephone: 591-5600

http://www.ferris.edu/arts/ticket_office.htm

The Vagina Monologues

Save the date for the 2010 production of The Vagina Monologues! For more information, contact Teresa Fogel.

Date: Friday, February 26, 2010

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Williams Auditorium
Contact: Teresa Fogel
Group/Organization: The Vagina Monologues
Email: fogelt@ferris.edu

Minneapolis Guitar Quartet with Flamenco Dancer Colette Illarde

With the passion, style, and musical sophistication borrowing from the best chamber music and string quartet traditions, the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet has successfully made its case as one of the world's leading guitar ensembles since its founding in 1986.
In 2006, the MGQ began a fascinating new concert collaboration with Flamenco dancer Colette Illarde, featuring an original production of Six Pieces on Spanish Folksongs by the great Spanish composer Enrique Granados. With music arranged by the MGQ, the choreography by Ms. Illarde reflects the extraordinary vitality of Spanish culture and includes Spanish regional and folk dancing, classical ballet and flamenco.
Season Ticket Info and Pricing
Season tickets must be purchased by
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Student Price: $10.00
General Admission: $18.00
G. Mennen Williams Auditorium Box Office
Mon-Thur.,  11 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
At the door Price for all Events after Saturday, September 26, 2009:
$3.00 Any Student, $5.00 General Admission
If you need accommodations to attend, please call the Box Office at 231-591-5600 at least 72 hours in advance.

Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Big Rapids High School Auditorium
Contact: Williams Auditorium Box Office
Group/Organization: Arts and Lectures Performing Artists Series
Email: williams_auditorium@ferris.edu
Telephone: 591-5600

http://www.ferris.edu/arts/ticket_office.htm

W.I.L.L. Conference

The fourth annual Women Investing in Leadership and Learning (W.I.L.L.) Conference is the result of an idea from Student Government. The purpose is to recognize the fact that there are many differences in the ways that women commit to leadership and learning. The second goal of W.I.L.L. is to celebrate those differences. By coming to this event, you will be helping to celebrate the breakthroughs that women have made in so many fields.

Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn
Contact: Brooke McComb
Group/Organization: Ferris State Student Government
Email: mccombb1@ferris.edu
Telephone: 231-591-2611

You Beautiful Black Woman Presents "My Strength Is My Success" 17th Annual Women's Conference

You Beautiful Black Woman presents "My Strength Is My Success" 17th Annual Women's Conference. Come out and learn about interesting and important topics facing our campus and community. Come be inspired and empowered by people from all walks of life. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center
Contact: Sylvia Moore
Group/Organization: You Beautiful Black Woman
Email: Smoore5320@aol.com
Telephone: 313-623-2527