Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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photo by Nothin Raymond Above: Attendees enjoy breakfast in the MU Ballroom during the Peace Breakfast. Left: Students enjoy the birthday party for MLK, Jr. held at the Black Cultural Center. Middle left: The MU held a couple children’s events throughout the celebration. Bottom left: The candlelight vigil starts at the MU Steps Below: Outspoken performs during the Peace Breakfast.

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Each year. Black History Month here at OSU is prefaced with a two week long celebration of perhaps the most important figure in civil rights history. We all know Martin Luther King Jr. as a man who roused the inner voice of many and encouraged them to provoke a positive change in our society. During this week, we are reminded of the stepping stone put in place during MLK's time, and are appreciative for the opportunity to share our campus equally. During the week before the MLK, Jr. holiday, the Memorial Union showed movies, hosted speakers, and held activities that emphasized the Civil Rights Movement, equality, and community involvement. On Wednesday, Jan 13th, students began their participation in the campus-wide scavenger hunt and were able to sign their name on the MLK, Jr. Pledge Wall. By doing so, they reaffirmed their support for nonviolent social change, equality, and justice, freedom and peace. The MLK, Jr. Holiday was kicked off with the 28th annual Peace Breakfast in the MU Ballroom, at which awards were presented, A Capella group Out-Spoken performed, Dr. Richard Lapchick spoke, and a video by Terryl Ross was shown. Several children’s events were held in the MU and the Native American Longhouse. Later, the Black Cultural Center held a birthday party for MLK, Jr. The day ended with a candlelight vigil procession from the Black Cultural Center to the MU Steps, and a round table discussion followed. Students took advantage of the day away from classes, and by Tuesday, classes were back in full swing. The celebration, however, wasn't over. The MU and cultural centers continued to hold events and speeches for another week. Saturday, January 23rd marked the end of the celebration with the Reign 2010 Strolling Competition. The first annual event invited fraternities and sororities from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho to compete in the step-like dance competition for a $1,000 prize. Oregon State University sorority Gamma Alpha Omega participated in the dance, which originates from African American culture. Kappa Delta Chi Sorority from University of Washington and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity from Portland State University took home the grand prizes. The event was a success and provided for a fun transition into Black History Month. - Erika Altenhofen Top . President Ed Ray speaks at the 28th Annual Peace Breakfast. Above: Dr. Richard Lap-chick speaks to the breakfast crowd. Dr. Lapchick is a professor at University of Central Florida, and is a chair of the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports. kcih pbotot by Matha Raymond

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dam S(tn c i( i v A pholo by Kelly Coronado One of the events hosted by the Memorial Union Program Council thisschoolyear was After Dark. The bi-monthly event provides students with an opportunity to watch newly release or not-yet-released movies on a big screen, while enjoying free snacks and drinks. The free event was held in several places, including Trysting Tree Lounge, Dixon Rec Center, and the MU Commons. Some of the movies that were shown were award-winning movies The Blind Side, starring Sandra Bullock, and Shutter Island, with Leonardo DiCaprio. The Memorial Union Program Council wanted to provide students with a safe activity after dark, so that potentially less trouble would be caused after the sun goes down. Thank MUPC for the free fun, and keep it up! - Erika Altenhofen