Film & Discussion moderated by Dr. Brett Johnson, MHU Associate Professor of Sociology "At the River I Stand" (58 min) a film about the Memphis garbage workers' strike that brought MLK to Memphis where he was assassinated--includes footage of King's last speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop." Addresses economic struggles of the black working class […]
All are invited to join the 10th annual MLK Jr Day hike up Bailey Mountain. We will leave from 889 Forest St and pause periodically to read excerpts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 speech "I Have Been to the Mountaintop." Allow 2.5 hours for the entire hike and return, rated moderate. Wear warm […]
Come and test your knowledge of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. against your peers! And/or come to learn more about this American icon and the black civil rights movement. Come alone or with friends. People will be divided into teams for this fun trivia event. Run by MHU’s Trivia Master, Dr. Brett Johnson. In the […]
A time to gather on the upper Quad and meditate on how we can continue our efforts as individuals and as a community toward closing the divisions in our society on this National Day of Racial Healing. --- Event Details: https://hub.mhu.edu/rsvp?id=376174
Weizenblatt Gallery presents "redhanded: a songe forre the loste" by Yancey County artist koreloy mcwhirter. (Note: the artist uses lower case for names). It's a powerful exhibition of works addressing human endurance, resilience, and growth. Hours are 10-4 MWF. Exhibit runs through February 8.
Men's Basketball Reunion January 19-20, 2024
Weizenblatt Gallery presents "redhanded: a songe forre the loste" by Yancey County artist koreloy mcwhirter. (Note: the artist uses lower case for names). It's a powerful exhibition of works addressing human endurance, resilience, and growth. Hours are 10-4 MWF. Exhibit runs through February 8.
Unplug, de-stress, and flex your creativity in the library on Sunday evenings. Materials provided, including upcycled book pages, plain paper, crayons, colored pencils, etc., or bring your own. Should we add a tea/cocoa bar to this? Stop by and let us know, and you could leave with a work of art for your room. --- […]
Weizenblatt Gallery presents "redhanded: a songe forre the loste" by Yancey County artist koreloy mcwhirter. (Note: the artist uses lower case for names). It's a powerful exhibition of works addressing human endurance, resilience, and growth. Hours are 10-4 MWF. Exhibit runs through February 8.
Come make vision boards and align your semester with your goals. Supplies and light snacks will be provided. --- Event Details: https://hub.mhu.edu/rsvp?id=376185
The Friends of Bailey Mountain group of Mars Hill, NC convenes to support stewardship of Bailey Mountain including preservation, management and access. We meet quarterly and open to all. Visit https://libguides.mhu.edu/bailey for info about Bailey Mtn Preserve or find us on facebook “Bailey, young hearts call out to thee -- Hearts that are young for […]
Join the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies; the Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and the Indigenous Student Association as we present a screening of We Will Speak, followed by a discussion with the filmmakers: directors ᎤᎶᎩᎳ / Schon Duncan and Michael McDermit, producer ᎨᎳᏗ / Keli Gonzales, and cinematographer Jacob Koestler. With fewer than 1,500 fluent […]
