One Community: Unpacking Ferguson, Forums/Lectures

1963 - 2014 ONE COMMUNITY: UNPACKING FERGUSON What can the Purdue community learn from the tragedy in Ferguson, Missouri? Join us for a series of provocative opportunities to engage the complex social issues brought to light through the events in Ferguson. FORUMS/LECTURES MONDAY, SEPT. 22 4-6 P.M. at Fowler Hall, Stewart Center YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - THE COMMUNITY AND THE POLICE IT’S A TWO-WAY CONVERSATION This forum is designed to broaden the conversation between law enforcement and community members. The forum will include representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice, the Indiana State Police and the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department, along with members of law enforcement from Purdue, Indianapolis, Lafayette and West Lafayette. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 7-9 P.M. at Fowler Hall, Stewart Center WHO OWNS THE NARRATIVE? BIAS IN MEDIA REPORTING Kenny Irby Senior Faculty, Visual Journalism and Diversity and Director of Community Relations The Poynter Institute TUESDAY, NOV. 4 Noon-2 P.M. Panel discussion immediately following at Fowler Hall, Stewart Center “FREEDOM SUMMER” FILM SCREENING 7-9 P.M. at Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center MARTIN LUTHER KING LECTURE SERIES An Evening with Julian Bond, former chairman of the NAACP, social activist and leader in the American civil rights movement THURSDAY, NOV. 13 6:30-8 P.M. at Fowler Hall, Stewart Center IF NOT US, THEN WHO? LET'S RISE! Jessica Pettitt Diversity Educator Co-sponsored by the LGBTQ Center, Purdue 360, Purdue Greek Allies and the LGBTQ Student Alliance TEACH-INS THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 4-6 P.M. at Stewart Center, Room 218 THE MESSAGE PART I: A CONVERSATION ON FERGUSON AND ITS IMPLICATIONS THURSDAY, OCT. 30 4-6 P.M. at Stewart Center, Room 214 THE MESSAGE PART II: UNDERSTANDING FERGUSON AND WHAT WE CAN DO Join us as we focus on the academic and social responsibility lessons we can all learn from the events in Ferguson. Co-sponsored by the Purdue University African American Studies & Research Center and DiversiKey Purdue University DIVISION OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION purdue.edu/diversity-inclusion EA/EOU - Produced by Purdue Marketing and Media - ODI 14-4955