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2010 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at DUH

posted January 4th, 2010

This year’s university-wide focus is: "Where do we go from here? Overcoming Inequity & Building Community."

At Duke University Hospital, we will capitalize upon the theme by focusing on Building Community Leaders.

A full listing of Duke Hospital’s 2010 MLK Commemoration events is included below. Please join us to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

How to Register:

Due to limited space, events are open to staff and physicians who work at Duke University Hospital.

There are three ways to register:

Register online (preferred)

ActiveStaffer participants can register online by using the link below and searching for the course number noted under each event listing.

https://stellar.oit.duke.edu/wwwactivestaffer/

Instructions for signing up for a class can be found here.

http://www.finsvc.duke.edu/api/duhs/activestaffer/instructions_ed.html#add

Register by e-mail
Staff and physicians who are not on ActiveStaffer will need to send an e-mail to educate@mc.duke.edu to register. The e-mail will need to include the session you would like to attend, your name and unique ID.

Register by phone (only for staff who do not have ready access to computers)
Staff can register by calling 684-4293.

Jan. 11
Volunteer Leadership Workshop - PM Session
2-5 p.m.
Searle Center Lecture Hall
Registration is Required.
Course Registration Number: EDS463
Grinnell Leadership was founded by Dr. John Grinnell in order to provide the highest quality creative leadership and organizational development consulting services to an array of businesses, industries, governmental organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Grinnell’s definition of leadership reveals their philosophy: Leadership is responsibility with integrity, perspective and courage.

Join Dr. John Grinnell himself as part of a leadership workshop that will help enhance your ability to lead volunteer efforts in the community.

Participants will be asked to take a 60-90-minute, online assessment prior to attending the workshop. The time for the assessment will be unpaid.

Following the workshop, their leadership in the community will be tracked in stories and pictures over the next year, to showcase the impact that even a small number of dedicated individuals can have on the community.

Each session is limited to 50 eligible registrants, so reserve your space early. Registration is open to employees from Duke Hospital, the School of Medicine, Ambulatory Services and PRMO.

Jan. 12
Dr. William J. Fulkerson presents the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Caregiver Award at Duke Hospital
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Searle Center Lecture Hall
Registration is Required.
Course Registration Number: EDS464
Nine employees from Duke Hospital, the School of Medicine, Ambulatory Services or PRMO were nominated for the second Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Caregiver Award. Dr. William J. Fulkerson, senior vice president for clinical affairs for Duke University Health System, will announce the name of the winner and will present an award of $5,000 to the organization for which she volunteers. Lunch will be served. Seating is limited, and registration is required.

Jan. 13
Eyes on the Prize Video – Session I
Noon-7 p.m.
Searle Center Lecture Hall
No registration required.
Duke Medicine employees are invited to the Searle Center Lecture Hall any time from Noon-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13 to view the award-winning series “Eyes on the Prize.” The Wednesday showing will feature the first half of this compelling, 14-hour documentary, narrated by Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond. The video includes archival footage from throughout the Civil Rights movement along with interviews and commentaries from many participants in the movement. Staff from Duke Hospital’s MLK Commemoration Committee will be on site throughout the event to welcome participants. Light refreshments will be provided. Please drop by as time allows. No registration required.

Note: Visit the Duke University MLK Celebration Web site to learn about an opportunity to attend a lecture by Orlando Blackwell, one of the documentary’s lead producers/directors: http://mlk.duke.edu/ Information to be posted soon.

For more information about the documentary, visit: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/about/index.html

Jan. 14
Lecture by North Carolina NAACP President Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Searle Center Lecture Hall
Registration is Required.
Course Registration Number: EDS465
In the spirit of the theme, “Building Community Leaders,” Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will present a lecture in Duke Hospital’s Searle Center Lecture Hall. Also, join us for an original play by students from Hillside High School’s award-winning drama program. Lunch will be served. Seating is limited, and registration is required.

Jan. 15
Eyes on the Prize Video – Session II
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Searle Center Lecture Hall
No registration required.
Duke Medicine employees are invited to the Searle Center Lecture Hall any time from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15 to view the award-winning series “Eyes on the Prize.” The Friday showing will feature the second half of this compelling, 14-hour documentary, narrated by Civil Rights Leader Julian Bond. The video includes archival footage from throughout the Civil Rights movement along with interviews and commentaries from many participants in the movement. Staff from Duke Hospital’s MLK Commemoration Committee will be on site throughout the event to welcome participants. Light refreshments will be provided. Please drop by as time allows. No registration required.

Note: Visit the Duke University MLK Celebration Web site to learn about an opportunity to attend a lecture by Orlando Blackwell, one of the documentary’s lead producers/directors: http://mlk.duke.edu/ Information to be posted soon.

For more information about the documentary, visit: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/about/index.html

For a complete listing of University-wide MLK events, visit: http://mlk.duke.edu/