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Public invited to free live telecast of Obama inauguration By: Staff Jan 12, 2009 Historic swearing-in is featured event of UAA Alaska Civil Rights Month
ANCHORAGE, AK – The public is invited to a free live telecast of the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in UAA’s Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Doors open 7 a.m.
The historic swearing-in of the nation’s first African-American president is the featured event of UAA Alaska Civil Rights Month. Following the new president’s inaugural speech, UAA Chancellor Fran Ulmer and Rev. Alonzo Patterson Jr., president of the MLK Foundation of Alaska, will take the stage. Interpreter provided. Light refreshments.
Other highlights of UAA Alaska Civil Rights Month include:
** 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22, East High School, Anchorage
Activist Arun Gandhi shares his unique reflections on the person and historical legacy of his grandfather, Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi. He will also discuss parallels between the non-violence movements of both his grandfather and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interpreter provided.
Presented by UAA Student Activities. Call 786-1219 for more information, or visit online.
** 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307
Showing of the movie The Land is Ours in honor of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (Feb. 16). Light refreshments.
** 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, Rasmuson Hall, Room 101
UAA’s award-winning Seawolf Debate Team tackles the question “Should the State of Alaska devote resources to sustain rural villages?”
** Noon, Friday, Feb. 20, UAA Campus Bookstore
Ollen Hunt, author of Buffalo Soldier, a memoir of his days as a black solider in WWII, will give a talk about his experiences and sign copies of his book.
For a complete list of UAA Alaska Civil Rights Month programs and events, please visit the .
UAA is an EEO/AA employer and educational institution.
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