Schedule of Events - MLK Celebration 2024

Monday, January 15, 2024

MLK Jr. Walk to Freedom - CANCELED due to the weather

IMPORTANT UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the weather.
Mosaic Reveal and Student Gallery Opening
Student Center - Gallery
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Invitation Only (Monday). Open Viewing in the Student Center Gallery January 16-30. MLK, Mosaic " Walk To Freedom."
MLK Jr. President’s Luncheon
Student Center - Ballroom
11:30 a.m.-2p.m.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. MLK, Jr. President's Luncheon begins at 12-2 p.m. Our Guest emcee is Fox 2 News evening anchor Roop Raj and the Keynote Speaker is Honorable Victoria Pratt.
Book signing event with the Honorable Victoria Pratt will follow the luncheon.

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MLK Jr. Book Signing with Honorable Victoria Pratt
310 A Student Center
3-4:30 p.m.
“The Power of Dignity” by Victoria Pratt.
Limited amount of books will be given on a first come first serve basis

"MLK Speaks Series: Conversations & Stories Driven by the Dream"
310 A Student Center
12-1:30 p.m.
The MLK Speaks Series creates a dynamic opportunity for individuals to engage with each other in thinking about innovative ideas and dreams that explore, analyze, or inform our understanding of Dr. King’s lasting mission of improving the world.
Men’s Basketball Game vs. Ball State
George Gervin GameAbove Center
7-9 p.m.

MLK Jr. "Walk to Freedom" panel discussion
Student Center Auditorium
6-8 p.m.
Moderator -- Ken Coleman, historian and journalist, Michigan Advance
Edith Lee-Payne, activist for social justice and participant in MLK's March on Washington
EMU Professor Barbara Patrick
Tierra Tresvant, EMU honors student
Kevin Fofanah, EMU graduate student: . Light refreshments will be served.

MLK Jr. committee presents the inaugural “A Night of Dreams”
Pease Auditorium
7-9 p.m.
Collection of performances by EMU Students/Staff, Alumni and Community Members.

MLK Jr. Week of Service in the Surrounding Community/EMU Engage
Student Center

Students, Faculty and Staff will volunteer in the surrounding community all week.
MLK Jr. Movie Night and Discussion - "One Night in Miami"
5-9 p.m.
The film and DEI discussion will shown on January, 19, Student Center Auditorium.