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Judith Jamison,, a former dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the troupe's Artistic Director from 1989 until her retirement earlier this month, was the keynote speaker for the 2011 MLK Commemoration Service at the University of Chicago.

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During Judith Jamison's visit to campus, she met with a group of student leaders in the community lounge of 5710 S. Woodlawn before her keynote address in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on Friday, Jan. 14. Jamison also spoke to groups at the University Medical Center and the Laboratory Schools.

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Judith Jamison, who along with her mentor Alvin Ailey, defined modern dance in America, answers a question for a student at a meet and greet event in the 5710 S. Woodlawn community lounge. Jaira Harrington (left), a PhD student in Political Science, has been a member of the MLK Committee for two consecutive years.

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Judith Jamison responds to a student's question at the meet and greet in the community lounge at 5710 S. Woodlawn. Jeffrey Coleman (right), a PhD student in Romance Languages and Literatures, also served on the MLK Committee.

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The Hyde Park School of Dance performs at the Friday, Jan. 14 MLK Commemoration Service in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.

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The Hyde Park School of Dance brings modern dance to Rockefeller Chapel.

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The Hyde Park School of Dance performs.

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Dean of Rockefeller Chapel Elizabeth Davenport welcomes guests to the MLK service.

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James Bowman and his wife Barbara attend the MLK Commemoration. Bowman, Professor Emeritus in Pathology and Medicine, was the 2011 recipient of the alumni Diversity Leadership Award.

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Lynda Hale (right) is joined by her brothers Layden and Larry at the MLK service. Hale, the Administrative Director for the Primary Care Group, is the recipient of the staff Diversity Leadership Award for 2011.

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The Harmony, Hope and Healing Choir from the Hyde Park community performs the Prayer for Peace.

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Members of Soul Umoja join in the Prayer for Peace.

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A guest listens during the MLK service.

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Tiffany Trent, AB'91, Lecturer in Theater and Performance Studies, who is involved in numerous arts education and outreach programs, introduces the keynote speaker Judith Jamison.

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Judith Jamison, keynote speaker, addresses the guests in Rockefeller Chapel.

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The scene in Rockefeller Chapel at the University's MLK Commemoration Service.

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A sign language interpreter communicates Judith Jamison's talk.

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The Rev. Alisha L. Jones, a PhD candidate in Music, reads an excerpt from MLK's "Drum Major Instinct."

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Guests of all ages enjoyed the MLK service.

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Members of UChicago's Soul Umoja group raise their voices in song.

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Diversity Leadership Award recipient Lynda Hale (right) joins the Harmony, Hope & Healing Choir in the closing anthem.

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Balle Bhangra, a University student performance group, dances for guests in Ida Noyes Hall at a reception that followed the MLK service.

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Students in the Laboratory Schools Glee Club perform at the Ida Noyes Hall reception.

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Edward James, third-year in the College and Political Science major, delivers a spoken word performance.

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William McDade, Deputy Provost for Research and Minority Issues and Associate Professor in Anesthesiology & Critical Care (right), shares conversation and refreshments with two attendees of the reception in Ida Noyes Hall that followed the MLK service on Friday, Jan. 14.

January 25, 2011