MLK Service Week - Opportunity, Empowerment, and People

Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate — Early Access Curator’s Tour of the National Art Exhibition at the DeVos Art Museum

For the first time, the DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University is hosting a powerful national art exhibition: Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate: a compelling and thought-provoking collection that uses diverse media—sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics, and printmaking—to reflect, engage, and challenge. NMU alum, Katie Knight, curated the exhibition, which will run from January 20 to March 21. The museum is hosting an early access curator's tour on January 19 at 1 pm. 

Time: 1:00 pm

Location: DeVos Art Museum

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Luncheon

Join us for a day of music, remebrance, and community! Lunch will be followed by our NMU Alumni Keynote speaker, retired judge Charlita Anderson White. Guided by the Theme: "The Beloved Community: Where Justice, Healing, and Hope Meet" and featuring a menu of Fried Chicken, Shrimp and Grits, Mac and Cheese, Collards, Potato Salad, Cornbread, and Sweet Potato Pie, this event will be free for all NMU students and $14 for community members, faculty, and staff.

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Charlita Anderson White, a Detroit native and 1983 NMU graduate, built a distinguished career spanning law, education, and the arts. After earning her JD and MBA in Healthcare Management, she served as a Legal Aid attorney, Assistant Lorain County Prosecutor, and later as a Magistrate in Domestic and Juvenile Court until her retirement in 2022. Since 2011, she has taught healthcare management and leadership as adjunct faculty at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is also the founder of the Outside Circle Theater Project, creating works centered on justice, identity, and underrepresented voices, and remains active on several community boards. Charlita lives in Oberlin, Ohio, with her husband, Dr. Clovis White, and their son, Christopher, and is honored to serve on the NMU Alumni Association Advisory Board.

2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Day of Service: Community in Motion

Inspired by Dr. King’s call to serve others, we’re hosting a blankey making event in support of our Dignity Drive. Together, we’ll create warm, cozy blankets —adding comfort, care, and “warmth with dignity” to the Warmth & Wellness Kits we’ll deliver at week’s end.

All skill levels are welcome, and all materials will be supplied—just bring your willingness to serve. Many hands make light work, so we hope to see a strong community presence. Come craft, connect, and contribute.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

**Take and make option available at the Center for Student Enrichment, 1101 Northern Center!**

Students Can Register via The Hub Here