The Tunnel of Oppression, a multimedia program that is part of the Martin Luther King Commemoration Week, will be presented Jan. 16 to 19 in Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center, University Park. The presentation is being billed as an educational and experiential journey through historical and contemporary forms of oppression. It offers an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to collectively create an interactive museum that educates the campus on issues of oppression and social justice. Tunnel hours will be: 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16; and noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 17 to 19. The tunnel will kick off the commemorative week. A Social Justice Dinner to be held in conjunction with the USG Day of Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center.
The Tunnel of Oppression is a collaborative program within the Division of Student Affairs and is planned by Paul Robeson Cultural Center, LGBT Student Resource Center, Center for Women Students, Penn State Health Services, Residence Life, Office of Judicial Affairs, Center for Ethics and Religious Affairs, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Unions and Student Activities, Counseling and Psychological Services, Penn State Hillel, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, African Student Association, Multicultural Greek Council, Womyn's Concerns, Pan-Hellenic Council, Association of Residence Hall Students, Student Health Educators, Caribbean Student Association and Allies.
For more information, call Anthony Keith at ark205@psu.edu or (814) 863-4002.