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KING DAY CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR JAN. 13 AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY
AUBURN -- Distinguished professor, author and authority on race relations, Jan R. Carew, will be the keynote speaker for "Celebrating the Dream: Commitment to Diversity," Auburn University's celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
The event, sponsored by the Office of Vice President for University Outreach and the Office of Minority Advancement, will be Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. in the James E. Foy Student Union Ballroom.
Carew is an Emeritus Professor of African-American and Third World Studies at Northwestern University. Carew has lectured in Race Relations at London University and has served as an advisor to heads of states in numerous countries in Africa and Black Studies departments at several universities across the United States.
"I believe the university will enjoy Professor Carew as the speaker," said Daryl Hale, assistant director for minority advancement. "He is uniquely qualified to speak on diversity and what students should do to prepare themselves for the 21st century and beyond."
"Ethnic pride is a very good thing," Hale continued. "But pride in one's ethnic and racial heritage must never become an excuse to withdraw from the larger American community. That does not honor diversity, it breeds divisiveness. And that could weaken America.
"We hope this program will convey to everyone that diversity can be a strength for this country and that America should set an example for the world."
The program will also feature musical selections by the AU Gospel Choir and
the Selma High School Choir. There will be reception at Foy Union, Room 217,
immediately following the program.
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CONTACT: Office of Minority Advancement, 334/844-3491.