Convocation, Open House, Jan. 21

Knox College will celebrate Martin Luther King Day with a convocation on Monday, January 21. Konrad Hamilton, associate professor of history and chair of the American Studies Program at Knox, will deliver the convocation address, "Toward a Participatory Democracy: The Continuing Challenge of Martin Luther King," at 11 a.m., Monday, January 21, in Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. The convocation is free and open to the public.

Hamilton has taught at Knox since 1995. His research interests include African-American history and the history of affirmative action policy.

Also on January 21, the Knox College Office of Admission will host an open house. Events will include campus tours and observation of classes; meetings with faculty, coaches, and admission counselors; and information sessions on academic programs, student life, and applying for admission, scholarships and financial aid.

Open house events are free for prospective students and their families. To register, call the Office of Admission at 309 341-7100. Registrations are preferred by Friday, January 11.

Founded in 1837, Knox is a national liberal arts college in Galesburg, Illinois, with students from 45 states and 44 nations. Knox's "Old Main" is a National Historic Landmark and the only building remaining from the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates.

File Photo: Konrad Hamilton speaks at the 2007 King Day Convocation