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• MLK Week 2019 in the Library
  
  Library (January 23, 2019)
  The Library vestibule features an exhibit on Martin Luther King, Jr., put together by Professor Patricia Lott, College Archivist Carolyn Weigel, former Director of Diversity Paulette Patton and student Bryanna Jones.
• Ursinus College Externship Program
  
  Career and Post-Graduate Development (January 22, 2019)
  John Sears, a dedicated Extern Sponsor, shares his thoughts on the Externship Program.
• Do you see what I see? The challenge of molecular visualization
  
  Biology (January 22, 2019)
  Do you see what I see? This question is especially relevant to ask when students are learning about biomolecules that are too small to see with their naked eye or even a microscope. Teachers and researchers turn to molecular visualization to represent biomolecules such as proteins and DNA.
• The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Social Justice
  
  Faculty and Staff (January 18, 2019)
  Speakers to include: Alexandria Frisch visiting assistant professor of Jewish studies and coordinator of Jewish life, Christian Rice ’98 visiting assistant professor of philosophy and religious studies and assistant dean for civic engagement, Danielle Widmann Abraham department of philosophy and religious studies, Rev. Terri Ofori college chaplain and the director of religious and spiritual life.
• Film: Let the Fire Burn
  
  Faculty and Staff (January 18, 2019)
  Thursday, Jan. 24 - A film about the burning of Osage Avenue in the City of Philadelphia will be screene. Immediately following the film there will be a panel discussion moderated by Edward Onaci, assistant professor of history and featuring Gabriel Bryant, Pam Africa, Mike Africa, Jr. There will be a reception before the film. Lenfest Theater
• Inclusive Community Grants Reception
  
  Faculty and Staff (January 18, 2019)
  Thursday, Jan 24, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Join the president’s office in celebrating the eight projects winning Inclusive Community Grants for Spring 2019. The projects designed to support the college’s efforts to create an even more diverse and inclusive campus environment include One Book, One Ursinus which will launch at this event. Pick up your free copy of the book in the Bear’s Den
• Wednesday:Lightning Talks
  
  Faculty and Staff (January 18, 2019)
  “Valuing Black Lives in the Twenty-first Century: A brief Lesson from the Black Liberation Movement” Edward Onaci, assistant professor history - “The SIE Program: Supporting Incluslive Excellence in Biology, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience” Carlita Favero, assistant professor of biology-“It Starts with Faculty Hiring” Mark Schneider,  vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college
• Conversations Across Campus
  
  Faculty and Staff (January 18, 2019)
  At Noon and 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23 CIE Faculty will facilitate conversations using the text Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates in the Baldek/Hollis Gallery, Berman Museum
• Shabbat Dinner
  
  Faculty and Staff (January 18, 2019)
  A kosher-style community dinner in the Shabbat tradition. All are welcome but advanced registration is required.
• Ursinus Celebrates Annual MLK Week
  
  Faculty and Staff (January 18, 2019)