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Start: 7:00 pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Commission presents Dr. Charles Robinson,
Director of African American Studies, University of Arkansas, speaking about "Education: Is it a Right? Who is Responsible?". The event will be held at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 5501 National Road East and costs $10/person. For more information, call (765) 973-8534.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Keynote Speaker: Christopher Edley, Jr, author, Dean of UC Berkeley School of Law, and former member of the US Commission on Civil Rights. Edley, joined Boalt Hall as Dean and Professor of Law in 2004 after 23 years as a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He is the first African-American dean to lead a top-ranked US law school. Edley was co-founder of the Harvard Civil Rights Project, a renowned multidisciplinary research and policy think tank focused on issues of racial justice. His lecture topic will address "The Future of the Civil Rights Movement".

The event is free and open to the public. Held at Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall, on the campus of Earlham College. For more information, call (765)983-1317.

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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Presenter: John Paul Lederach Presenter: Dr. John Paul Lederach, Professor of International Peacebuilding, University of Notre Dame, Distinguished Scholar and founding director of Conflict Transformation Program, Eastern Mennonite University Lederach has done extensive work in conflict transformation around the globe and has written widely on conflict resolution and mediation. Sponsored by Carter Peace Lecture Fund, bringing noted scholars and speakers to speak on issues of peace and non-violent action.

Held in Loose Lecture Hall, Landrum Bolling Center on the campus of Earlham College. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (765)983-1211.

02 / 6
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

The Diversity Council's mission is "The people of Wayne County will respect, value, and celebrate the richness of the differences among us and actively work to build a unified community." The council works on issues of racial diversity, socio-economic disparity, and religion and Spiritual diversity. Monthly meeting for all interested persons to help promote diversity in Wayne County and work through Diversity Related issues. Please come, all are welcome.

Held at the Townsend Community Center, 855 N 12th Street and sponsored by Wayne County Vision. For more information, call (765) 962-3616.

02 / 7
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:10 pm

Join us for Peace Forum, a weekly discussion series (with free lunch!) in the Earlham School of Religion dining room, noon on Thursdays.
Alex Haworth: Tackling Earlham's Ecological footprint: With and against the grain
Alex is a senior History major at Earlham College, and has been a impressive student activist and leader. He has been instrumental in Earlham's Bike Co-op, a writer for the Earlham Active, and involved in a variety of environmental activism.

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02 / 13
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:10 pm

Convocation: “Peace Corps and the 21st Century: How Expanding Peace Corps can Help Restore U.S. Standing in the World” Presenter: Kevin Quigley Ph.D., President/CEO National Peace Corps Association Discontent with the United States and its foreign policies has intensified during the last five years. These negative perceptions impede efforts to address important global challenges. The next President will have to address this. Quigley, argues that a significant expansion of Peace Corps should be part of this response.

To be held at Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall on the campus of Earlham College. Free admission, no tickets required. For more information, call (765) 983-1373.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Cooking shows have become the rage in television. From Gordon Ramsey's demanding Hell's Kitchen to the Iron Chef, you can see the immense skill involved in crafting world-class cuisine. With Cooking on Main, you can sample firsthand what's involved in preparing some of these amazing dishes right here in Richmond.

Cooking on Main will be offered the second Wednesday of each month , from 6:30—8:30 p.m., at the Uptown Innovation Center, 814 East Main Street. Each class will feature a different guest chef from the region demonstrating preparation of the night’s menu, a sampling of all of the items prepared, copies of the recipes used during the class and an opportunity to ask the chef about their recipe for success.

This month: The Aroma of Love - Cupid’s Cuisine

02 / 14
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:10 pm

For 5 years, Wayne County Vision has provided leadership in the exciting work of turning Richmond and Wayne County into the place we all dream of. Director Tiffany Shaw will update us on WCV's many projects, and facilitate your own dreaming about Richmond and Wayne County.

Please join us for Peace Forum at noon on Thursdays, in the Earlham School of Religion Dining Room, 228 College Avenue, Richmond, IN. A free, simple meal is provided. There is no need to RSVP. Come when you can, leave when you must.

Contact Anna Lisa Gross for more information: grossan at earlham.edu, 765-914-2973.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Have a romantic evening while supporting the Earlham College Women's Soccer team. Your Donations will help raise money for our upcoming trip to Europe. Enjoy an evening out while the Earlham Women's Soccer team entertains your children! Events planned for the evening are geared towards children ages 5-14. Please feel free to tell your family and friends about this opportunity.

When: Valentines Day 6-10pm
Where: The Wellness Center of Earlham College.
Suggested Ages: Kindergarten to Middle School
Contact Callie Thompson at cethomp06@earlham.edu 502-608-6218
or Franny Newport at fknewpo06@earlham.edu 419-575-1991

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Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:45 pm

* What can we learn from Israelis about U.S. immigration concerns?
* If God were to give the Holy Land to another people, how would we know?
* What claim do you have to the land where you live?
* If you were forced to leave, at what point would you lose your right to return?

Anna Lisa Gross recently returned from three weeks in Palestine, Israel and Jordan and wants to discuss questions like these on February 17 at 5pm. Come for dinner, stories and discussion about politics, ethics, faith and culture in the Middle East, Christian Peacemaker Teams and what we can do to help.

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