Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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V-u Martin Luther %ing Jr. Oregon Stale University honored the memory and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr- with over 25 scheduled events throughout campus. The celebrations began on January 2nd with the “One Humanity” Art Exhibit. The art exhibit featured pieces from artists of African American and other cultural backgrounds. The events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. continued through January 25th. The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Commitce arranged and organized the celebrations and encouraged the community of Corvallis and the general public to attend. Along with the many scheduled events, the Memorial Union displayed many ongoing exhibits, such as an exhibition or art done by professional African American artists and the Fledge Wall put up for students to sign. The Mission Statement on the pledge wall stated that each signature on the board would be considered a pledge for non violent social change, equality, justice, freedom, and peace. A birthday party for Dr. King was held on the 14th at the Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center. The Let Freedom King” bell ceremony was celebrated on the 15th. Bells could be heard ringing at noon all across campus. The 1x41 ringing ceremony was to help symbolize unified freedom among everyone. Several elementary schools and churches across Corvallis helped support the bell ringing by joining in with their own bells. Oregon State University observed the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. by cancelling classes on Monday, January 21st. The 13th Annual Candle Light Vigil was also held Monday on the front steps of the Memorial Union. Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity welcomed people to the event by singing “We Will Overcome”. The vigil was followed by an open discussion about Martin Luther King Jr. and related topics in the Memorial Union learning Lounge. yam tin. lutker jv. • Z.6

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(l)Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity sing “Wc Will Overcome” on ihe steps of the MU in remembrance of Marlin Luther King Jr. and his accomplishments. (2)Michcal Ingram, an Assistant Professor in the School of Education, talked about peace and love during the Peace breakfast. (3)Jamic burns a sophomore in Kappa Alpha Theta watches over the MLK Pledge Wall m the MUL(4)Robcrt Thompson, an Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies, held up a visual aide at the Peace breakfast. Xlrt K 6 tty '1.4.1 • student life

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(1) Siblings were pul to the test of putting pillow cases on pillows while wearing boxing gloves during the Kowdy Kefs Game show. (2) Hypnotist Andrew Becker helped kick off the weekend by stunning his audience Inputting people to sleep. (S)Business major Angela Callahan and her five year old niece Chnsti lleincy decide which siblings looked the most alike during the sibling look alike contest. (4) Events like a pie eating contest were designed to eater all ages during siblings weekend.. 30 • student life