Multicultural Program Events
2012-13
January 22, 2013
Movie & Discussion Alternate Chapel
“The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306”
Time: 6-7:30PM
Location: Parmer Cinema, Boyer Hall
Description: On April 4, 1968, the Revered Samuel “Billy” Kyles stood beside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee and bore witness to his brutal assassination. Through Rev. Kyle’s recollections of those fateful moments and the days leading up to them, “The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306” helps us remember why Dr. King made that fateful trip to Memphis, and takes us inside the last hours of his life. witnessroom306.com
January 23, 2013
Time: 8:30-11pm
Location: Larsen Student Union
Description: Student tributes followed by a B-Sides concert. Band TBD. Sponsored by the Student Activities Board and Multicultural Council.
January 24, 2013
“Speaking Truth to Power: Courage and Conviction for Challenging Times
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Location: Brubaker Auditorium
Description: Join us as our speaker will share his last moments with Dr. Martin Luther King; and a lifetime of work and courage in an ever-changing challenging time. Rev. Samuel “Billy” Kyles has been a pastor of Monumental Baptist Church in South Memphis since 1959. A national leader of the civil rights movement, Kyles was a friend and colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and an eyewitness to King’s assassination.
Worship led by Messiah College’s Gospel Choir.
January 24, 2013
“Speaking Truth to Power: Courage and Conviction for Challenging Times.
Time: 5-6PM
Location: Hostetter Chapel
Description: Come join us in a discussion on how to engage Christians, students, and college campuses, on continuing the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 7, 2013
Time: 11am- 1pm
Location: Boyer Atrium
Description: Faculty and Students are welcome to enjoy our Soul Food! Each plate will be $5 and refills are $3. Come out and support the Black Student Union!
February 11, 2013
Negro Baseball League (Alternate Chapel)
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Location: Kline 120
Description: We will be viewing Byron Motley's documentary on the Negro Baseball League with Q&A to follow.
February 22, 2013
Time: 7pm- 9pm EVENT... 9:30-12:00 DANCE
Location: Larsen Student Union and South Side Café
Description: Come out and celebrate Black History Month while taking in amazing entertainment.
February 25, 2013
Time: 7pm
Location: Boyer 131
Description: Come interact with some of Messiah's most esteemed faculty members to ask them questions about their faith, their heritage, and how both impact their lives on a daily basis.
March 3, 2013
International Women’s Day Event: Battling the Sex Trade
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Location: Parmer Cinema
Description: A special screening of the award-winning documentary Horse and Rider: A Journey Towards Freedom followed by a Q&A with the film’s assistant director. The film takes an unconventional look into an industry that is growing at exponential rates: the selling and buying of minors for sex. Visit www.horseandriderfilm.com for more information.
March 5, 2013
Time: 7pm
Location: Murray Library
Description: Come see the showcase of student made work dealing with various topics such as mothering, children and feminism in recognition of Women’s History Month. Refreshments are to follow event.
March 6, 2013
Sixth Day - Gender and Popular Music
Time: 7pm - 8pm
Location: Frey 110
Description:
March 25, 2013
Lady Falcons Flockin’ the Union
Time: 7:30-9 PM
Location: Larsen Student Union
Description: Join us as we take over the union with our school spirit to celebrate and our Messiah College female athletes!
April 4, 2013
A night to enjoy Bubble Tea and Karaoke with ASA!
Time: 7:40pm - 9:00pm
Location: Southside Cafe
April 9, 2013
The ASA Film Night event
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Kline 120
Speakers: Dr. Fabrizio
April 19, 2013
ASA's annual API night is here! Come celebrate and learn about Asian culture! A night of fun, free food, great music, and the Mr. API competition and a show by Tim Be Told!
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Larsen Student Union
April 25, 2013
Come learn about and experience some of the Zen practices! Meditate in Legacy Park and calm your mind and spirit while learning about this aspect of Asian culture.
Time: 3pm - 4pm
Location: Legacy Park outside Lottie
Date: 2/27, 3/27, 4/24
MP Lottie Lunches
Join the Multicultural Programs staff at Lottie for lunch as we informaly chat and get to know you better. Make sure to bring a friend as we sit in our reserved tables near the dessert area.
Time: 12Noon – 1:30pm
Location: Lottie Nelson Dining Room
April 27, 2013
International Banquet
Time: 6pm
Location: Brubaker Auditorium
April 30, 2013
Amigo Celebration Dinner
Time: 5-7PM
Location: Boyer Howe Atrium
May 8 , 2013
MP end-of-year Celebration
Time: 4-6PM
Location: Larsen Student Union outside patio
May 2, 2013
FY Martin Celebration
Time: 5-7PM
Location: Boyer Howe Atrium
Featured Heritage Months
2012-13
Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept 15-Oct 15
Africa Week, Oct 2 - Nov 3, 2012
Native American Heritage Month, Nov 1-30
Black History Month - February 1-28, 2013
Asian Pacific Islander Month 2013
