Building the Dream at MSOE: How are you making a difference?
| Published: 01/10/2010 |
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Students at Milwaukee School of Engineering are honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the university's annual Martin Luther King Celebration. The event will take place Monday, Jan. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. in CC130, on the first floor of the Student Life and Campus Center. This year's theme is "Building the Dream at MSOE: How are you making a difference?" Dr. William Rogers, from the UW-Milwaukee Africology Department, will give the keynote speech, "Voices of the African American Community." A light lunch will be provided, and Dr. David Howell, MSOE Pieper Family Foundation Endowed Chair for Servant Leadership, will be the master of ceremonies. Entries to the MLK Celebration Art Contest will be on display and prizes will be awarded.
Martin Luther King Celebration Art Contest
All students, faculty and staff are invited to enter the MLK Celebration Art Contest. Examples of artwork that will be accepted include drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, paper mache, carving, graphic design, poetry, mixed media and more.
Prizes for first, second and third place are $150, $100 and $50, respectively. Entries will be judged on reflection of theme (Building the Dream at MSOE: How are you making a difference?), quality and creativity. The celebration theme must be represented without additional explanation/description.
Entries must be submitted by 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15 at the MSOE Walter Schroeder Library circulation desk. Include your name and contact information legibly on the artwork. Submissions become property of the MLK Committee and may be displayed during the MLK Celebration. Contact Sarah Rowell with questions.
MSOE is an independent university with 2,600 students. MSOE offers 17 bachelor's degrees and nine master's degrees in the engineering, engineering technology, architectural engineering and building construction, computer, business, nursing and health-related fields. The university has a national academic reputation; longstanding ties to business and industry; dedicated professors with real-world experience; and extremely high placement rates and starting salaries. MSOE graduates are well-rounded, technologically experienced and highly productive professionals and leaders.