Portland State University Presents 

An Evening to Remember with Dr. Harry E. Johnson Sr. Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Black Studies Department.

_{Thursday, March 1, 2012}

_{6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. (Doors Open @ 6:00pm)}

_{Portland State University,} (SMSU) Ballroom

_{Open to the public}

Come and learn about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial through the eyes of Harry E. Johnson, Sr., the President and CEO of the Washington, D.C. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Monument. Mr. Johnson will share his story about the many successes and challenges encountered on the road to completion of this project.

This event will be Mr. Johnson’s first speaking engagement on the West coast since the unveiling of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national monument. He will be sharing his experience to mark the Black Studies Department's 40th Anniversary.

Hors d’oeuvres and wine reception immediately following. A replica of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national monument will be on display during the reception. 

Multicultural Center Mission is to create a vibrant community for students through multicultural programming and services in an environment conducive to enhancing student success through collaborative cultural, educational and social experiences.

2012 Goals:

• To be a welcoming environment that builds community, supports academics, and promotes inclusiveness
• To provide service learning, community engagement, and career opportunities for multicultural students
• To provide opportunities for leadership and identity development for multicultural students
• To promote social justice and appreciation for cultural and ethnic differences and diverse ways of thinking 

Values:

• We promote social justice
• We respect and embrace differences and commonalities
• We share and value multicultural history, traditions and customs
• We are student-focused