MLK

Shenandoah’s MLK Week Children’s Literature Events Connect With Thousands Of Students

Almost Three Dozen Additional Author/Illustrator Events Slated For This Spring To Celebrate Children’s Literature Conference Anniversary

Over the course of 35 years, Shenandoah University and the world of children’s literature have developed a strong bond.  Every summer, teachers and librarians flock…

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Shenandoah Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Weeklong Event Highlights Past, Focuses on Present-Day Challenges

Shenandoah University begins its annual celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 18, with discussion and introspection…

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From Echoes to Equity MLK Creative Arts Showcase

Submit your creative work that conveys your interpretation of the 2021 MLK theme: From Echoes to Equity.

Shenandoah University faculty, staff and students are invited to present an original creative work — poem, song, drawing, painting, or craft — and submit a…

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Time for Action

A Message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons

We want to let you know that we have heard your voices about the disturbing posts on social media that involve a student-athlete. We understand…

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“We Really Have the Power To Make Change”

Shenandoah Student Leader Shares Why He Feels Called To Protest

On Sunday, May 31, hundreds of members of the Winchester/Frederick County community gathered in downtown Winchester to peacefully protest police brutality and racial injustice in…

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No Tolerance for Racial Injustice

A Message from President Tracy Fitzsimmons

Dear members of the Shenandoah University community, As a university president, a mother, an American, and a human being I am horrified and outraged by…

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Shenandoah Holds Weeklong Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.

Event offers performances, discussion and service opportunities

Shenandoah University is celebrating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a weeklong slate of events meant to explore resistance and activism throughout history.…

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Shenandoah Holds Weeklong Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.

Event offers performances, dialogue and service opportunities

Shenandoah University is celebrating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a weeklong slate of events meant to encourage reflection, service and dialogue. Martin…

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Martin Luther King Jr. Week 2018

Know The Past. Improve The Present. Serve The Future.

The Shenandoah community dedicated itself to service, community, reflection and diversity, inspired by the life and work of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,…

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“The Atmosphere of Hate: Experiencing a Civil Rights Era Sit-In”

Shenandoah University Virtual Reality Experience Pulls Emotions Of The Past Into The Present on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Participants can immerse themselves in the “Atmosphere of Hate,” felt by African-Americans as they engaged in nonviolent protest to challenge segregation by sitting at a…

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