Soldier’s story, statehouse visit part of ‘Raise Your Voice’
February 9, 2006
KOKOMO, Ind.—Indiana National Guard Major Kirk White will reflect on his year as a “Citizen Solider” in Afghanistan, during a public lecture Monday, February 20, at Indiana University Kokomo. IU’s community relations director, White led a National Guard brigade that trained Afghan National Army units as part of the 2003–2004 Operation Enduring Freedom efforts. He will share his experiences in Kelley Student Center, Room 130, at 6 p.m. Admission to this American Democracy Project–sponsored event is free.
White’s talk kicks off the campus’ four-day “Raise Your Voice” celebration of civic engagement and community service by higher education students and institutions. Other events include
Tuesday, February 21
Hoosiers for Higher Education Day
IU students, faculty, staff, and alumni will travel to the Statehouse in Indianapolis, to talk with legislators about university funding and IU’s contribution to the state’s economy and job creation. Buses will depart from IU Kokomo at 11:30 a.m. To participate, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@iuk.edu or (765) 455-9411.
Artist Lecture by Patricia Johanson
9–11 a.m. Kelley Student Center, Room 130
Convinced that art can help heal the earth, artist Patricia Johanson has designed large-scale projects for congested waterfronts, endangered forests, and urban wastelands.
She works with engineers, city planners, scientists, and citizen groups to create art as functioning infrastructure for modern cities.
Wednesday, February 22
Community Service/Internship Fair
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Alumni Hall.
Organizations ranging from the Office of Congressman Dan Burton to the Girls Scouts of Tribal Trails will talk with students regarding volunteer and service learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Office of Career Services, (765) 455-9301.
Thursday, February 23
American Red Cross Blood Drive
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Kelley Student Center, Room 130.
Did you know?
• Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood.
• More than 38,000 donations are needed every day.
• Just one donation can help save up to three lives.
• 60 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to give, but only 5 percent of those eligible actually donate.
Help boost that donation percentage by participating in the blood drive. Healthy people ages 17 or older, who weigh at least 110 pounds, and who not have donated blood in the last eight weeks are eligible to donate. To schedule a donation time, e-mail aeash@iuk.edu or call (765) 455-9491. Walk-ins are welcome.
Persons without campus parking passes should follow the signs for special event parking during these activities.
The Office of Student Activities, (765) 455-9203, will coordinate “Raise Your Voice” activities at IU Kokomo.
The “Raise Your Voice: Student Action for Change” campaign is an initiative of the national and Indiana Campus Compact organizations. More than 300,000 students across the country on more than 450 campuses are expected to participate, addressing public issues crucial to a functioning democracy. For more information, visit http://www.actionforchange.org .
