January 20, 2004

TSU to Hold King Remembrance Prayer and Freedom Week Activities

The Troy State University Student Government Association, National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Freshman Forum are sponsoring Freedom Week 2004 at TSU with activities planned for Jan. 21-22 in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The main event for the week is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remembrance prayer scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 on the Bibb Graves quadrangle.

Candle bags will be available for those who wish to honor someone who has been influential in their lives. The person's name will be written on the bag and placed around the new quad fountain. Bags can be obtained in the Trojan Center between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. through Thursday.

“Dr. King influenced so many people and in order to honor him for that, we wanted to have people honor those who have made a difference in their lives,” said Barbara Patterson, Director of Student Involvement and Leadership for TSU. “We're also excited because this will be the first event held on the new quad.”

Also scheduled is the “Express Yourself Talent Show” for students, faculty and staff beginning Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Trojan Center Ballrooms.  Both events are free.