The Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series on Race and Nonviolent Social Change at STUDENTS TOGETHER OPPOSING PREJUDICE The 5th Annual STOP Workshop Friday, January 16, 2009 Sarazen Student Union 8 a.m. – 2 p.m

One hundred-ninety students from Capital Region Middle Schools and High Schools participated in a violence prevention workshop sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series. Students were involved in activities, workshops, discussions and action planning around issues of tolerance and respect. Students attended this conference to work actively in groups with adult leaders to discuss ways to become more involved and to help extinguish intolerance, bullying, gangs and discrimination. The following schools sent groups of students to the workshop: Albany Academies Boght Hills Elementary School Chatham High School Goff Middle School Guilderland High School Hoosick Falls Central School Knox Junior High School Latham Ridge Elementary School Mechanicville High School Mohonasen High School New Lebanon Junior-Senior High School Northville Central School Notre-Dame Bishop Gibbons High School Schalmont High School Schenectady High School Shenendehowa High School Waterford-Halfmoon School

The STOP Workshop was organized by the World of Difference and it was coordinated by Kate Jackett and Lorrain Tiven, with logistical support from Peter Ellard and Kayla Snow. For information on participating in next year’s workshop, please e-mail Kayla Snow at [email protected]. Special thanks for the support of Ray Newkirk and Christy D’Ambrosio. RECEPTION AND CELEBRATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

IN HONOR OF THE YOUTH OF THE CAPITAL REGION

Featuring Original Art and Writing Exhibit on the Theme of “Le a d e r s h i p in t h e 21s t Ce n t u r y ”

Friday, January 16, 2009 Siena College Sarazen Student Union 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

WELCOME Anne M. Pope Regional Director, Northeast Region, NAACP Director, New York African-American Research Foundation Vice Chair, Advisory Board, MLK Lecture Series

GREETINGS Fr. Kevin J. Mullen, O.F.M., Ph.D. President, Siena College PRESENTATION OF Peter Ellard, Ph. D. CERTIFICATES Chair, Advisory Board, MLK Lecture Series Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Siena College

ORIGINAL ART AND A complete listing of the participating WRITING EXHIBITION schools, teachers, and students appears at the back of this program.

We thank all of the participating schools, teachers and students whose names appear in this program for their contributions. The Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series on Race and Nonviolent Social Change proudly presents the 22nd Annual Lecture given by

Michael Eric Dyson “(African) American Leadership in the 21st Century” Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D., named by Essence magazine as one of the 40 most inspiring African-Americans and by Ebony magazine as one of the 100 most influential black Americans, is one of the nation’s most renowned public intel- lectuals. Dyson has been nominated for the prestigious NAACP Image Award three times and has won it twice: in 2004 for his book, Why I Love Black Women, and in 2006 for his New York Times bestselling book, Is Bill Cosby Right? Dyson is a Professor at Georgetown University where he teaches Theology, English and African-American Studies. THE 22nd ANNUAL LECTURE Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Siena College Marcelle Athletic Complex 7 p.m.

SPECIAL MUSIC Union Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir directed by D. Wayne Woodard

INTRODUCTION Anne M. Pope, Regional Director, Northeast Region, NAACP Director, New York African American Research Foundation Vice Chair, Advisory Board, MLK Lecture Series

PRESENTATION OF Michael Eric Dyson, Ph. D. and COURAGE AWARDS Peter Ellard, Ph. D.

INVOCATION Rev. Eloise M. Frazier Associate Minister of Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church Chair, Schenectady County Human Rights Commission

WELCOME AND Fr. Kevin J. Mullen, O.F.M., Ph.D. INTRODUCTION President, Siena College OF SPEAKER

ADDRESS Michael Eric Dyson, Ph. D.

“Ma r t i n Lu t h e r Ki n g , Jr. a n d (Af r i c a n ) Am e r i c a n Le a d e r - s h i p in t h e 21s t Ce n t u r y ”

BENEDICTION Rabbi Rabbi Rena Kieval of Congregation Ohav Shalom SPECIAL MUSIC Union Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir directed by D. Wayne Woodard Student Courage Awards

he Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series on Race and Nonviolent Social Change Advisory Board announces the recipients Tof the 2009 Student Courage Award. The Courage Award was established to recognize young people from grades 6-12 in the Capital Region, who have demonstrated personal courage by taking positive action against racism, prejudice, bias-related violence and other forms of intoler- ance in their respective communities. The award was developed in response to an increase in intolerance, bullying, gangs and racial discrimination among youth in the Capital Region. Schools, youth groups, and religious organizations from the region were contacted to submit nominations for the award. A Selection Com- mittee comprised of interested government, business and civic leaders selected the winners based on the contributions of the nominees in addressing intolerance in any form.

First-place goes to Gabriella Marsh, a junior from Schenectady, New York, who attends Schalmont High School. Gabriella is a member of the Diversity Club and took the initiative to become a study circles facilitator for the Schenectady County Embraces Diversity (SCED) program. In addition to her own participation, Gabriella has inspired other students to get involved. She is a true leader promot- ing issues of tolerance and diversity in her school.

The runner up is Aaron Sedgwick, an eighth-grader from New Lebanon, New York, who attends New Lebanon Junior/Senior High School. Aaron is a quiet leader who takes action when a wrong or unjust practice is being committed against another student. He is described as a big brother to many of his classmates especially when the class works on project activities. He keeps a watchful eye on all and provides assistance to many. In one instance last year, Aaron stood up to a bully at his school and stopped the harassment of a fellow student. This non-violent intervention demonstrates Aaron’s courage and leadership in his community.

Third-place goes to Paige Tutt, a senior from East Greenbush, New York, who attends Columbia High School. Paige has followed a rigorous academic program combined with an involvement in extra-curricular activities that reflects true peer leadership, and a strong desire to improve her school and community. Paige engages others to be their best with a conviction that inspires. Her work has been recognized by the YMCA, the State University of New York and Albany Medical College.

We are especially thankful to Alice P. Green, Ph.D. and Charles L. Touhey for their annual sponsorship of the Student Courage Award. WE SHALL OVERCOME

We shall overcome We shall overcome We shall overcome some day

Chorus: Oh deep in my heart I do believe We shall overcome some day

We’ll walk hand in hand We’ll walk hand in hand We’ll walk hand in hand some day

Chorus

We shall all be free We shall all be free We shall all be free some day

Chorus

We are not afraid We are not afraid We are not afraid today

Chorus

We are not alone We are not alone We are not alone today

Chorus

The whole wide world around The whole wide world around The whole wide world around some day

Chorus

We shall overcome We shall overcome We shall overcome some day

Chorus Sculptor Patrick Morelli Talks Art with Students

By Cayla Consaga ’08

Sculptor and architectural designer Patrick Morelli visited the Siena College campus this fall to talk with students about his art, as well as choosing art as a career. Morelli has created many works of art, from bronze sculptures to digital images. But what he puts the most effort into are memorials, monuments and other designs for public places that have some emotional or nostalgic effect on its audience.

One of Morelli’s most famous works is "Behold," a bronze statue of an Af- rican-American man offering his new- born son up to the heavens. The statue was unveiled by Coretta Scott King and is housed at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site and Preservation District; a cast of it will be on display during this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series on Race and Nonviolent Social Change Lecture Series.

Another famous work of Morelli’s is "Remembrance and Rebirth," a September 11 memorial lo- The sculputure on display is a bronze cast of part cated at Eagle Rock Reservation of the larger piece titled “Behold” by sculptor and in New Jersey that overlooks the architectural designer Patrick Morelli. former site of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. HONORARY COMMITTEE King Lecture Series Advisory Board Members Suvarna Cherukuri, Ph. D. Maurice Drown, D. Min. Peter Ellard, Ph.D., Chair Cathy Kushner, M.A. Ed. Paul Murray, Ph. D. Elaine Ognibene, Ph.D. Anne Pope, Vice Chair Bonita Sanchez, M.S.W. Shelly Shapiro Brenda Twiggs Brian Wright Vancardi Foster '09

Presidents of Colleges and Universities in the Hudson-Mohawk Association Edward Baker Sister Laureen Fitzgerald, R.S.M. Philip Glotzbach, Ph.D. Mary K. Grant, Ph. D. Thomas Guernsey, J.D. Fr. Kevin Mullen, O.F.M., Ph.D. R. Mark Sullivan, Ed. D. Vincent Verdile, MD.

Academic and Community Leaders Laura Chodos Rabbi Matthew Cutler Richard W. Harris Bishop Susan Hassinger Most Reverend Howard Hubbard, D.D. Reverend McKinley Johnson Rev. William and Joanna Lasher Mark S. Mishler Janice Parker Cynthia and Herb Shultz William and Stevi Swire

Information about the Lecture Series is available at www.siena.edu/mlk. If you would like to make a contribution to the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series Endowment Fund or be added to our mailing list, please e-mail [email protected]. PREVIOUS KING LECTURERS

1988 Harry Belafonte, former Chair of the New York State Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission.

1989 The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, former member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, District of Columbia Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.

1990 Reverend Allan Boesak, a prominent anti-apartheid South African leader.

1991 Ruby Dee, an award-winning Actor and Human Rights Advocate.

1992 Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize winner, known throughout the world for his interpretation of children’s experiences.

1993 Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, a MacArthur Award-winning Author and advocate for improving America’s schools.

1994 Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor.

1995 Henry Louis Gates, Jr., a MacArthur Award winner, Author, and Chair of Afro-American Studies at Harvard University.

1996 Marian Wright Edelman, a MacArthur Award winner, Children’s Advocate, and Founder and President of the Children’s Defense Fund.

1997 Jonathan Kozol, Guggenheim Fellow, Author, and Children’s Advocate.

1998 Cornel West, Author, Professor of Afro-American Studies and Philosophy of Religion at Harvard University.

1999 Johnnetta B. Cole, former President of Spelman College; Anthropologist, Professor, Administrator, Author, Researcher and Lecturer.

2000 Lani Guinier, Harvard Law Professor, Author, and Civil Rights Activist.

2001 Eric H.F. Law, Chinese-American and an Episcopal / Anglican Priest, a Photographer, a Playwright, and a Composer of Church Music. PREVIOUS KING LECTURERS CONTINUED

2002 Bernice A. King, Minister, Lawyer, Author, Civil Rights Activist, Daughter of Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr.

2003 Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, former United States Surgeon General

2004 Calvin O. Butts, III, President, SUNY College at Old Westbury and Pastor, Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York City.

2005 Morris Dees, Co-Founder and Chief Trial Counsel, Southern Poverty Law Center.

2006 The Honorable John R. Lewis, Member, U.S. House of Representa- tives; Author, and Civil Rights Activist.

2007 Julian Bond, Chair, NAACP.

2008 Bernice Johnson Reagon, Professor Emerita of American University; Curator Emerita of the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History; Composer and Song Leader in the 19th Century Southwest Georgia Choral Tradition. 2009 Student Art and Essay Celebration

Participating Schools/Teachers/Students

Academy of Culture Albany High School Ballston Spa Middle and Communication Teacher: Sharon Morrill School at Pleasant Valley Yvonne Brown Teacher: Nicole Pieper Teacher: Lisa David Uroosa Gul Wade Blaauboer Raki Johnson Austin Houston Alexa Davis Rashauna Johnson Ashley Jordan Lydia Freehafer Amanda Khemraj Alexandra Kirksey Nathan Loud Fabiem Majid Tiffany Mattice Kiersta Pino Genausha Moses Quanesia Nobles Moses Oscar Chadijah Roberts Bethlehem High Tejkumar Persaud Semon Sayid School Britney Richmond Steven Vaughan Teacher: Janeen Bianco Thomas Saxby Kathleen Barada Diamond Washington Albany School of Kelly Bartlett Humanities Rachael Bozsik Acadia Middle School Teacher: Renee Davis Danielle Caswell Teacher: Christine Mylah Chandler Angelo Catalano McCarroll Brooks Ginnan Kelly Coultry Ife Adelugba Dawud Haider Caroline Demeter Josh Huff Eleanor Newberg Brooke Reynolds Kathryn Jerwann Kahnia Palin Connor Rohan Jennifer Lucius Shailah Vazquez Adriana Schaffer Eileen Nolan La'Keesha Weaver Erica Seamon Andi Ralph Haley Welch Jack Singer Oliver Robinson Anisa Wise Elli Trader Carroll Hill Altamont Elementary School Albany High School Elementary School Teacher: Cathy Richers Teachers: Joy Healy, Teacher: Trisha Zigrosser Eva Cioffi Cheryl Ann Bently, Alyssa Livecchi Nathan R. Guynup Wan Chen Jenna Tambasco Jocelyn M. Romano Alexandra France Taylor Sicko Khira N. Fruar Ballston Spa Middle Porscha Williams Wadu Girma School Innocent Habimana Teacher: Kristina Troy Jenkins Guernsey Jahmaria Q. Lumpkin Matthew Bell Patrick Rahm Allyson Block Kevin Robinson Mallory Boudreau AriFah Seraj Kortni Liedel Chasson Skervin Alison Putman Carroll Hill Giffen Memorial Gowana Middle Elementary School Elementary School School Teacher: Mrs. Coleman Teacher: Molly Whalen Teacher: Christine Makayla Darmetko Jasmine Carey McCarroll Brittney Filuta Dermell Collins Lindsay Caplan Brianna Peppin Joshua Decker Sara Feinland Lee Rozier Elijah Gibbs Tommy Huerter, Jr Alex Velazquez Jalon Hines Sarah Lilholt Jasmine Howard Catherine Phelps Cohoes Middle School Ke-Shawn Shoemaker Olivia Pickett Teacher: Sue Dion Lanyah Simms Philip Poling Jessica Doggett Peter Russo Ricky Giroux Glens Falls Middle Daishawne Sturdivant School Guilderland Teacher: Robin Brewer Elementary School Eagle Point Elemen- Emily Brunelle Teacher: Laurie Resila tary School Alexandra Campbell Siddhi Balamurali Teacher: Debbie Cronin Derek Carriger Abigail Bemis Karim Chung Jordan Griffen Josephine Dorsey Lauren DeLara Olivia Keenan Ava Doyle Lauri DeLara Lydia Knapp Ryan Garrant Jerico Ibasco Meresa Mason Hayley Kmack Andy Liu Morgan Rowell Alysssa Kogelmann Kurt Mallari Justice Spear Sara Kogelmann Albioni Mimini Gabe Williams Isabella Rivera Mackenzie Rickson- Benjamin Shah Cadalso Golding Middle Jin Shang Morrel Thompson School Emily Williams Brian Yevoli Teacher: Richard D. Clements Guilderland Foller Elementary Liam McGiver Elementary School School Max Moore Teacher: Laurie Resila Teacher: Corinna Ripley Ryan Parshall Sophie Balzer Shivnarine Gopaul Naomi Pickett Josephine Dorsey Edward Martinez Freya Lyn Pierce Ava Doyle Dylan Roemer Da Gyeong Hong Genet Elementary Sophia Shaw Hayley Kmack School Kristen Steidle Sagar Kumar Teacher: Lisa Angelena Terracciano Anne Lin Letourneau Adam Ullman Nicole McGrath Mark Bodner Esther Park Julia Lettrick Leonie Rebbaa Samantha Smith Isabella Rivera Sarah Smith Jin Shang Howard L. Goff Koda Middle School Lisha Kill Middle Middle School Teacher: Christine School Teacher: Sheri Sidor McCarroll Teachers: Shana Marra Annie Carver Matthew Chang and Rocky Tassie Bina Cook Dante Cilento Tariq Arbab Gabrielle Gerber Amanda Farley Dorothy Bellas Caley Grasso Florencia Feleder Marissa Blake Ali Gruett Jason Ineman Alicia Bushey Katie Guilbo Jake Kunz George Bushey Rachel James Alexandra Newsome Madison Caiazzo Brianna Knauf Emily Patchell Jessica Cuoccio Julianna Lopez Natalia Robinson Ryan Daley Sarah Midani Isabella Falbo Miranda Montiel Lincoln Elementary Rachael Feldman Michaila O'Brien School Alissa Fisher Tia Singleton Teacher: Heather Kaleigh Fowler Kaitlyn Siry Legault Caroline Halburian Reigan Stone Sara Ali Hannah Isaacson Alex Turoski Keshan Appan Leah Kruzinski Jen VanGelder J.J. Brewer Thomas Little Daynell Coffin Serene Medina Kensington Vickey Haripersad John Morlock Elementary School Dhanraj Lokenauth Aaron Muia Teacher: Mrs. Krogeman Jayda Polanco Megan O'Donnell Ella Wolfstich Sasha Ramjag Allyson Oertel Rachel Rose Jacklyn Rinaldi Knickerbacker Middle Andrew Sukhu Kelsey Sandwick School Alizé Santiago Teacher: Kathryn Ashely Sickles Schwenker Alexandra Summa Ciarah Arghnian Kelly Waiksnoris Mary Casey Taylor West Ashley Daniel Dakota Wilkinson Kelli Jordan Jeremy Zeccola Julia Kosowsky Jenna Retell Maple Hill High Julia Retell School Todd Shufelt Teachers: Caitlin Brigit Swanson Donahue Paige Williams Kristy Bishop Emma Bowitch Brittni Curtin Caitlin Wemette Demi Wright Maple Hill High New Scotland Lucy Zhang School Elementary School Pine Bush Teacher: Mary VanVliet Teacher: Debbie Cronin Elementary School Lauren Fleming Saier Hill Teacher: Laurie Resila Caitlin Main Kassi McTague Kiya Brown Emily Santore Lark Parmalee Will Carmichael Caitlin Smith Marc Yobo Winston Douglas Sarah Walling Jiachi Zhu Alicia Greulich-Mund Jordyn Helfrich Martin Luther King New Scotland Shrivarsha Jayaprakash Magnet School Elementary School Theodore Karavolas Teacher: Liza Salmon Teachers: Kim Jacqueline Maldonado Alexus Armbrester McDonough and Febronia Mansour Isaiah Atkins Kristine Clancy Evanna Peng Terrel Bell Jamie Curcio Erin Wadsworth Coral Gonzalez Emily Patnaude Alexa Watts Kristy McFarline Davanand Singh North Albany Pine Bush Dayvon Terry Academy Elementary School Emani Wilson Teacher: Elizabeth Teacher: Laurie Resila Nigro-Cushing Kiya Brown Menands School Karizma Franklin Cameron Burdgick Teacher: Mary Barno Zyara Howard William Carmichael Karlie Exum Aaliyah Robinson Allison Cusumano Anthony Johnson Shakiya Sanders Abigail Goes Teddy VanKampen Kevin Seel Joshua Gutknecht Sabeerah Washington Jordyn Helfrich Menands Union Free Mikayla Williams Gabrielle Lee School District Jalah Wimberly Emily Maercklein Teacher: Patricia Testo Febronia Mansour Jordan Crump-King Okte Elementary Cara Mia Reutter Leo Dunsker School Alexa Thompson Sarah Fellenbaum Teacher: Sara Braglia Keyshawn Gomes Stephanie Avila Rensselaer Park Avril Guity Meghan Reynolds Elementary School Clare Kelley Teacher: Christine Kyla Mansfield Pieter B. Coeymans McGurrin Norah Mattice Elementary School Natasha Bierwirth Vivienne Nguyen Teacher: Kathy Wolfe Johnnie Ellis Yayang Zhou Jacob Black Kaila Franz Eric Conrad Kassandra Franz New Lebanon Junior/ Myleea Felder Danielle Gerber Senior High Matthew Ferriero Andrew Haupt Teacher: Donna Brooks Sarah Lemley Paul Haupt Timothy Hilts, Jr. Renee Perrotte Shaina Milam Tyler Rivers Steven Roy Donna Rodriguez- Natalie Tidings Wilson Diana Voronko Sacred Heart School St. Catherine of Siena St. Teresa of Avila Teacher: Catherine School School Ingalsbe Teacher: Jane Wingle Teacher: Anne Graham Claire Chaisson Nicole Anagnos Elizabeth Courcelle Austin Daily Leanna Kavanaugh Julianna Czerwinski Bayly Lammon Fiona Dorothy Leary Clare Herubin Julianna Marchese Alexandria Jeanette Allison House Kathryn Stackrow Plouman Cailin McKenna Ava Sweeney Krista Marianna Kimberly Nimer Sophia Testo Plouman Kathryn Nowosielski CaiLi Wachtel Nicholas Pasquini J. Theresa Rubi Britney Wallace Sacred Heart School Tamarac Elementary Teacher: Ramona St. Pius X School School Zimmerman Teacher: Kathleen Teacher: Barbara Fallon Rhodiem Brown Fouracre Sofia Baldwin Claire Chaisson Stephanie Acquario Charles Bennett Julia D'Agostino Emy Blohm Christopher Campbell Bayly Lammon Ella Brownson Evan Carpenter Emma Lammon Hayden Carioto Gabriella Castiglione Elexis Lewis Danny Cohen Anthony Ciampolillio Ashley Maitre Gabe Joseph Catie Croson Kathryn Stackrow Allegra Padula Alexis D'Agostino Michael Stackrow Kelsie Sausville Francesca DiScanio Sophia Testo Lauren Yerry Haley Honsinger Alyssa Remington Sand Creek Middle St. Pius X School Anna Romanzo School Teachers: Melissa Riley Teacher: Cynthia Ryan and Amanda Stokes Troy City School Nick Delehanty Emy Blohm PS #2 Sarah Brablc Teacher: Cathy Richers Shaker Junior High Molly Curtin Kaylynn Barr School Erin Fouracre Devin Caldwell Teacher: Mary Alexis Graziano Erica Rousseau O'Connell Rachale Mullally Christy Stocklas Cheila Diao Allegra Padula Talaysha Thomas Megan Rento St. Casimir School Carleigh Werner Troy City School Teacher: Nancy Lee PS #2 Zada Alexander-Mann Teacher: Mrs. Joy Sokero Yadilsa Peralta Jonathon Alicea Aisha Smith DaQuan Arrington Jocelyn Bryant Uriah Lovelace Jordyn Ross Troy City School #12 WB Tecler Arts in Teacher: Catherine Jones Education Magnet Jose Cepedo School Bethanie Dudley Teacher: K. LaPlante Emily Fowler Rachel Bromberg Zachery Fowler LaPrince Dutson Samantha Garner Julieonna Haley Oscar Kuong Mailee Planas Shalar McCluney Jolie Ngo Westmere Cassandra Pintro Elementary School Kasian Stevens Teacher: Joanne Capone Lionardo Cajulao Troy City School #14 Ella Davidson Teacher: Tracy Katie Kelly Woitkoski Savannah Martin Nabihah Azhari Lily Pickett Maceo Clinton Mariana Pinto Desiree Diaz Treasa Powathil Justin Germain Jane Sherwin Kaylah Gooden Katherine Wallace Anthony Hill Michelle Zhu Navisa McClain Brittney Morris Westmere Ashley Sawyer Elementary School Janai Schrader Teacher: Joanne Capone Jamie Golderman Troy City School Jeffrey Golonka PS #18 Grace Levine Teacher: Joy Sokero Mary Myer Lucy Cadman Michael Neal Sean Dory Amanda Nieman Davina Dunham Victoria Panetta Charlotte Gates Marisa Rosenblum Julia Giroux Isabella Smith Emmett Golden Gage King Maria LaFerriere Renee Martin Olivia Masterson The Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series on Race and Nonviolent Social Change gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their contribu- tions to the 2009 Reception and Lecture.

The Lecture Series extends special thanks to our Underwriters:

Platinum ($1,000) The Niebuhr Institute Raymond Newkirk and Christy D'Ambrosio St. Bernardine of Siena Friary

Gold ($500)

Silver ($100–$300) Cathleen Barrett and Karl Barbir, Ph.D. Rev. James E. Clark Herb and Nettie Crossman Lois Daly, Ph.D. Excelsior College Douglas Fraser, Ph.D. Betsey Harvey Bishop Howard J. Hubbard, D.D. Walter Kicinski Cathy Kushner Rev. Dr. William and Joanna Lasher Merle Longwood, Ph.D. Suzanne Murray and Paul Murray, Ph. D. John J. Nigro Janice M. Parker and Russell J. Parker Richard Ellington and Barbara Reeves-Ellington, Ph. D. Cynthia and Herb Shultz Alice Green Ph. D. and Charles Touhey Randy Treece United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Robin Voetterl, Ed. D. 2009 Contributions Continued

Bronze ($50) Rachel Cameron Peter Ellard, Ph.D. Eitan and Malka Evan Kerry Flynn and Ellen Browne Dr. Elmer L. Green Kitt Jackson Kathleen Kerrigan-Duff Rev. John U. Miller, Executive Director, Capital Area Council of Churches Jean Stern, Ph.D. Rachel Sterne-Marr, Ph. D. and Jonathan Marr

Friend ($25) Rabbi and Mrs. Bernard Bloom Catherine Crohan Rabbi Debora S. Gordon Jennifer McErlean, Ph. D. Benjamin and Ruth Mendel

Donations as of December 22, 2008.

Special thanks to the members of the King Lecture Series Advisory Board, Lorrain Tiven, Tom Caplan, Roxanne Wright and Kate Jackett. Special thanks to all those who have made financial contributions to this event; their names are listed above. Thank you to the schools of the Capital Region who participated in the STOP Workshop and the 2009 Student Art and Writing Exhibit. Finally, thank you to those at Siena College who made this program possible: President, Fr. Kevin J. Mullen O.F.M., Ph.D.; Vice President for Academic Affairs, Linda Richardson, Ph.D.; Norm Kvam and the Dining Staff; Mike Papadopolous and the Public Safety Staff; Chris Burdo and the Events Crew; Joseph Fitzgerald, Kayla Snow and the Academic Affairs Office.

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