Tower of Refuge presented by Bevey Louden from 12-1pm in the R.H. Stephens Room.
The featured presenter for the program is Bevey Louden, co-founder and the assistant director of the Tower or Refuge, Inc. in Springfield, IL. Tower of Refuge is a community based nonprofit corporation supporting, assisting, and equipping the incarcerated and the formerly incarcerated in successful reentry into society to become and remain healthy, productive citizens in the community, while reconciling family relationships and protecting the integrity of neighborhoods.
Louden will share her unique experiences working in a grassroots organization whose primary purpose is to reduce the rate of recidivism through various programs and community effort throughout the state of Illinois. Free snacks are provided! This event is sponsored by the Logger Activities Board.
Native Pride Dancers will be performing in the A. Lincoln Commons from 12-1:30pm. This is a high-energy show featuring an innovative blend of modern and traditional Native American dance styles. Performers will wear vivid assortments of brightly-colored ribbons, feathers and beads all which honor our nations’ elders. This event is sponsored by the Logger Activities Board.
The Reunited States of America presented by Wes Rediger, EdD. This dramatic presentation traces America’s struggle for LIBERTY and EQUALITY through the Revolution, Civil War and Civil Rights Movement, with moving portions of the nation’s great documents and speeches and 100 powerful original photographs. Come to the Trutter Center from 12-1:30pm to enjoy! This event is sponsored by the Logger Activities Board.
Sexual Assault presentation from 12-1pm in the R. H. Stephens Room. Margaret Oltman from the Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault will address: What sexual assault/sexual harassment is; What to do if it happens; Address how we stop it. This event is sponsored by the Logger Activities Board.