Register for IDC events on the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s Eventbrite page. The Intercultural Diversity Center is located in 2100 Student Center.
Food for Thought: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presentation
Wednesday, Jan. 12| 11 a.m.-Noon | Intercultural Diversity Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Food for Thought: Cultural Learning, Sharing and Teaching kicks off the spring semester with a program led by Charles Woods, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute education outreach manager, addressing diversity and inclusion through Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s teachings. Participants will learn the importance of creating and contributing to inclusive environments on campus and how to continue advancing Dr. King’s dream within our daily lives. This program will have several giveaways such as scholarships, backpacks and UA swag. Register to reserve your seat. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
Social Justice Movie Series: ‘King in the Wilderness’
Friday, Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | Virtual
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
The Intercultural Diversity Center will begin its Spring 2022 Social Justice Movie Series with “King in the Wilderness: The Final Years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Participants will learn stirring new perspectives into Dr. King’s character, his radical doctrine of nonviolence, and his internal philosophical struggles prior to his death, inviting a sense of penetrating intimacy and insight into one of the most profound thinkers of our time. Registration is required. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
MLK Day of Service: A Day On, Not a Day Off
Monday, Jan. 17 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.| In-person and Virtual
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
In commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, The University of Alabama will host MLK Day of Service: A Day On, Not A Day Off. The Center for Service and Leadership will offer in-person and virtual volunteer options. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center has remained committed to cultivating sustainable, ethical and safe community engagement for students at The University of Alabama while meeting the needs of the Tuscaloosa community. Lunch and transportation will be provided for UA students. Sign up to participate. For more information, contact the UA Center for Service and Leadership at volunteer@ua.edu.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Presentation
Tuesday, Jan. 18 | Noon-1 p.m.| Intercultural Diversity Center
(Educational Engagement)
The Intercultural Diversity Center will provide a presentation sharing general facts on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, the history behind the commemoration of his holiday, and various ways we can contribute to our surrounding communities. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
TEDTalk Tuesdays: ‘MLK: The Voice We Need but Do Not Want’
Tuesday, Jan. 18 | 1 p.m.-2 p.m.| Intercultural Diversity Center
(Educational Engagement)
The Intercultural Diversity Center will kick off its Spring 2022 TEDTalk Tuesday Series with “MLK: The Voice We Need but Do Not Want.” Participants will hear from Gregory Thompson as he explores how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the ultimate symbol for justice and change and why his message of love has been forgotten. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
Multi-Cultural Coffee Hour
Friday, Jan. 21 | 11:30-1 p.m. | Intercultural Diversity Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
International Student and Scholar Services and the Intercultural Diversity Center will host a weekly coffee hour for students, faculty and staff to enjoy free coffee, tea, snacks and conversation with others from around the world. For more information, contact International Student and Scholar Services at sonya.harwood@ua.edu.
TEDTalk Tuesdays: ‘Human Trafficking’
Tuesday, Jan. 25 | Noon-1 p.m.| Intercultural Diversity Center
(Educational Engagement)
This TEDTalk Tuesday Series will feature Noy Thrupkaew. Participants will learn about Thrupkaew’s investigation into human trafficking, how it correlates with forced labor, and the human faces behind the exploited labor that feeds global consumers. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
Education Abroad Pop-Up Advising
Tuesday, Jan. 25 | 1-3 p.m. | Intercultural Diversity Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
The Capstone International Center will host weekly information sessions on studying abroad. These information sessions will provide advising on the overall process and timeline for studying abroad, dispel myths about Education Abroad, and give information on program searching. For more information, contact the Capstone International Center at cic@ua.edu.
Social Justice Movie Series: ‘Not My Life: The Global Impact of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery’
Friday, Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. | Virtual
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
“Not My Life: The Global Impact of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery” will introduce participants to a world where millions of children are exploited every day through an array of practices including forced labor, domestic servitude, begging, sex tourism, sexual violence, and child soldiering. In order to attend, registration is required. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.