Event: 2017 Spring Move-In

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Summary: The residence halls will reopen for all new and returning students to move-in. Early arrivals (student athletes) checked in Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Upcoming Student Life Events:

Event: Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Ceremony, Cheney Plaza Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Summary: Students will participate in a march on campus to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will reflect on the 1964 March in Frankfort through song and poetry. There will be a brief presentation from Donald Lyons. Mr. Lyons will provide insight about his participation in the 1964 March on Frankfort. Students who attend the event should be able to:

  1. Gain a better understanding of the 1964 March on Frankfort.
  2. Gain an appreciation for equality.
  3. Event: Tax Preparation Seminar
  4. Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
  5. Summary: The Office of Student Life will host a seminar that will focus on helping students prepare their own tax returns for financial gain. Students who attend event should be able to:
  6. Prepare their own taxes for the maximum return.
  7. Understand the importance of tracking and organizing financial documents throughout the calendar year.
  8. Use their tax information to complete their FASFA.
  9. Event: Selma Viewing Party, Student Center Ballroom
  10. Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 8:00 p.m.
  11. Summary: The Office of Student Life will host a movie viewing of Selma in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students who attend the event should be able to:
  12. Gain a better understanding of the march in Selma.
  13. Promote change focused on current national equality issues.

Event: Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Service Project, Student Center Game Room Date: Friday, January 20, 2017

Summary: The Office of Residence and Student Life along with various student organizations will host a community service event for members of the Frankfort King Center. Participants aged 7-11 years old will create dream journals. Participant aged 12-17 will create dream boards (vision boards). Students who attend the event should be able to:

  1. Understand the role Dr. King played when advocating for human rights.
  2. Gain an understanding of servant leadership.

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