Diversity and Inclusion Event Calendar 2023
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion collaborates with other administrative and academic departments to promote programs and activities that aid in strengthening and educating the Franklin College community. The office fosters inclusion, collaboration, and relationship-building in the Franklin College community, offering services that support and guide students’ academic scholarship and that encourage them to explore their identity, culture and heritage.
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Save the Date for These Events, in 2023
Jan. 16th: MLK Day of Service
9 a.m. – noon Campus Volunteering Program
2 p.m. – Chapel Service in Richardson Chapel
2:45 p.m. – MLK Commemoration March
4 p.m. – MLK Convocation
February: Black History Month
Feb. 1 – 28: Read Black Exhibit in Hamilton Library
Feb. 9: Voter Registration
Feb. 13: Black History 101 Traveling Museum, Branigin Room from noon – 5 p.m.
Feb. 23: Black History Scavenger Hunt
Feb. 27: Black History and Indianapolis; Curator of the Crispus Attucks Museum in Indianapolis at 6 p.m. in Branigin Room. (open to the public)
Feb. 28: Guest Author Angela Jackson Brown and the Power of the Spoken Word at 6 p.m. in the Atrium
March 1: Safe Zone1, CDI 3 – 5 p.m.
March 15: Courageous Conversation, CDI
March 17: Drag Show, Branigin Room
March 21 – 22: MLK Visiting Residency Program: Rev. Dr. Jennifer Bailey and the Faith Matters Network
March 22: Woman of Distinction Brunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Branigin Room
April 6: Safe Zone 2, CDI 3 – 5 p.m.
April 22: An Evening of Excellence Prom
May 4: End of Year Celebration, Branigin Room, 5 – 6:30 p.m.