January 11, 2005

Boise State's MLK Celebration Adds Red Cross Workshop Focusing On Tsunami Relief Efforts

In the aftermath of the devastating tsunami in Asia and in an effort to aid Boise State’s tsunami relief effort, an additional workshop has been added to the university’s weeklong Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Celebration.   Rick Mitchell will present “The Many Faces of the Red Cross” from 3:15-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the Student Union Farnsworth Room. This free workshop will focus on how different Red Cross societies work together in the collection and distribution of funds locally, nationally and internationally. Special attention will be given to the Asian tsunami relief effort and the challenges faced in the distribution of funds.   The Boise State MLK week celebration features a March to the Capitol, a poetry slam contest, workshops, films and a keynote address by Martin Luther King III at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. For a complete schedule of events visit www.boisestate.edu  or sub.boisestate.edu/mlk .   -30-   Contact: Mahi Takazawa, (208) 426-1223                                                             Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Relations, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu Online at: http://news.boisestate.edu.