GRCC to celebrate inauguration, King’s legacy
January 14, 2009 · Updated 4:48 PM
Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis will join students, staff and community members at Green River Community College on Tuesday to celebrate the historic presidential inauguration of Barack Obama and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The celebration and tribute will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at GRCC’s Lindbloom Center, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn. The event is sponsored by The President’s Commission on Diversity.
Lewis will provide the keynote address prior to the live, televised inauguration of Obama as the 44th president of the United States, the first for an African-American. After the inauguration, guests will be treated to multicultural dancing and other activities to highlight the dreams of Dr. King and to celebrate the political system of the United States.
Tickets are $3 and include a breakfast, activities and entertainment.
The event is being held in collaboration with Student Services, Diversity Services, Multicultural Equity Council, Community, Leadership, Education, and Outreach, Student Senate, GRCC instruction and the City of Auburn.
For more information, visit www.greenriver.edu.
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