Campus Community Gathers for Inauguration Watch Party
January 20, 2009
The campus community converged onto Cushing today as students, faculty, and staff gathered together, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009 to watch President-Elect Barack Obama taking the historic oath to become the nation's 44th President of the United States.
The swearing-in and inaugural address by the nation's first black president elicited rounds of applause from the crowd and was followed by a facilitated discussion by NHIOP Political Director and Civic Education Manager Jennifer Donahue.
The ensuing discussion gave students and administrators the opportunity to comment and react to the President's address. One student thought it was interesting how President Obama categorized our nation as being a "patchwork heritage." Another student spoke about the address as inspirational and left her feeling hopeful in the nation's future.
The watch party is part of the series of events commemorating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Titled, "Race Matters," this series includes lectures, a panel discussion, film screenings and discussions.
The programming also includes "Facing Prejudice Everyday," an environmental graphic design project that will run through Feb. 27, in the Dana Center Lobby.
Check out the college's Flickr photostream for additional photos of the Inauguration Watch Party
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