Monday, Jan. 20, 2025:
Dream Big, Act Boldly
Monday, Jan. 20, 2025:
Dream Big, Act Boldly
For Wartburg College, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day on, not a day off. Students, faculty, and staff spend the holiday focusing on community and how we treat each other through classwork, activities, and service.
Beyond the Spotlight: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Look beyond the spotlight to honor unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. Informational displays highlighting these remarkable individuals will be placed throughout campus, each featuring a QR code that invites you to test your knowledge and engage with their stories. Additionally, interactive teach-ins will provide participants with the tools and insights needed to drive meaningful conversations and inspire change. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, reflect, and take action!
Shortened Class Schedule
• Period 1 (7:45 a.m.) 7:45-8:35 a.m.
• Period 2 (9 a.m.) 8:45-9:35 a.m.
• Period 3 (10:45 a.m.) 9:45-10:35 a.m.
• Period 4 (noon) 10:45-11:35 a.m.
• Period 5 (1:15 p.m.) 11:45 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
• Period 6 (2:30 p.m.) 12:45-1:35 p.m.
Evening classes meet as scheduled.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Community Voices
A discussion of topics from Monday and how we can improve our campus community
3 p.m., Vogel Library
Wednesday, Jan. 22
MLK Chapel: Dream Big, Act Boldly
featuring guest speakers and musicians
10:15 a.m., Wartburg Chapel
Afternoon Activities
Opening Event, 1:45 p.m., McCaskey Lyceum
Breakout Sessions Round 1, 2:15-2:45 p.m.
Join one of these four discussions:
Hard Conversations
McCaskey Lyceum
Hear from Abena Sankofa Imhotep, award-winning author of “Omari’s Big Tree and the Mighty Djembe.” She will lead a bold and unflinching exploration of racism, systemic injustice, economic inequality, and the human cost of war. Together, we will honor Dr. King’s legacy by daring to ask: What are we willing to risk for the beloved community?
Civil Disobedience
Buckmaster (WBC 214)
Explore the meaning of civil disobedience and the ways that civil disobedience has been used in the pursuit of making positive change with Dr. Abbylynn Helgevold. Participants will explore the risks and strategies involved in engaging in acts of civil disobedience.
How Not to Be a Jerk: Religious Literacy and the Common Good
Heritage Room
Explore the religious diversity present on the Wartburg campus and learn how to move from awareness to active engagement during this discussion led by Chaplain Maggie. Get simple tips for how to respectfully engage religious diversity and work across differences for the common good.
Advocate & Amplify
Castle Room
How can you help build more inclusive spaces in your local community? Learn how to use your voice to advocate for justice and amplify marginalized voices from Jenn Wolff, a community leader who works to enact social change. Wolff will share what she has learned about the potential of grassroots movements and the power of advocacy.
Breakout Sessions Round 2, 3-3:30 p.m.
Choose a second discussion from the four options.
Discussion & Closing, 3:45 p.m., McCaskey Lyceum
Talk more about what you’ve just learned and hear about other breakout sessions.
Share what you are doing for others. Use #MLKWartburg.