Dean Feinstein at the School of Global and International Studies was just appointed to the Holocaust Memorial Council as one of President Obama's last moves in office. He is excited to work on the board in charge of the Holocaust museum and influence diplomatic policies.

Kindergarden, first and second graders perform songs for Martin Luther King Day. The students at Rogers Elementary honored members of the community for their service Thursday night.

Students at Rogers Elementary raise their hands for the Martin Luther King Day celebration Thursday night. The students performed songs and honored community members for their service.

First and second graders at Rogers Elementary get ready to perform songs for the Martin Luther King Day performance. The students packed the elementary gym Thursday night as they sang and listened to teachers speak on the importance of serving others.

First and second graders at Rogers Elementary get ready to perform songs for the Martin Luther King Day performance. The students packed the elementary gym Thursday night as they sang and listened to teachers speak on the importance of serving others.

Students and faculty at Rogers Elementary honor Lynne Boyle-Baise at the Martin Luther King Day performance Thursday night. Boyle-Baise was a former teacher who brought her service dog into the classroom to encourage her students to read.

Lynne Boyle-Baise, this years MLK award recipient, talks to students about serving others. Boyle-Baise shared memories Thursday night of her service dog and of her time as a teacher.

Daniel Sherman, coucil attorney, and Nicole Bolden, city clerk, prepare for the first city council meeting of the year. The meeting took place in the coucil chambers at City Hall Wednesday night.

Community members fill the council chambers at City Hall Wednesday night. As part of the first meeting of the year, community members have a chance to speak for 3 minutes each during the public forum.

Members of Prism, an LGBTQ+ youth community, fill out surveys about homelessness in the Bloomington community. The forum to support LGBTQ+ homeless youth was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church Tuesday night.

Justin Robertson-Goodman received the Panther it Forward Award Tuesday night at the MCCSC school board meeting. Robertson-Goodman won the award for holding the doors open every day for teachers and students at Bloomington High School South. "It fills me with joy in the morning," he said.

Elizabeth "Lee" Jones and Geoff McKim give their opening statements at the county council debate at the Monroe County Public Library Wednesday night.

Hal Turner gives his opening statement at the county council debate at the Monroe County Public Library Wednesday night. Turner is the only Republican running against three Democratic candidates, and he aims to add party variation to the council.

Rebecca Mueller (right) and Mehet Donat Sulu (left) demonstrate traditional Turkish dances at the Turkish Flagship event Tuesday night. The event was held at the Hutton Honors College and featured dancing, free food, and music.

Jack Whittle sings for students on the IMU patio Tuesday evening. Whittle is a blues musician singing and playing for Live from Bloomington, a free concert held by the IMU.

Brian Gamache, president of college republicans

Trey Hollingsworth, IN-09 GOP Congressional Candidate, tells students to back up political policies with real life experiences. Hollingsworth spoke at the Kelley School of Business Monday night.

Trey Hollingsworth, IN-09 GOP Congressional Candidate, tells students to back up political policies with real life experiences. Hollingsworth spoke at the Kelley School of Business Monday night.

Kyle Osting

College Republicans ask Trey Hollingsworth, IN-09 GOP Congressional Candidate, questions about his political policy. Hollingsworth spoke to students at the Kelley School of Business Monday night.