CMU to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. week with various events
Multicultural Academic Student Services will continue an annual tradition in 2020 with a celebration of the legacy and intense civil rights activism of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Throughout the week of Jan. 20, students will unify at a series of events to honor the work of MLK and educate themselves about the importance of diversity.
The best part is seeing people from all over campus and all over the community come together and celebrate everything about this amazing legacy," MASS graduate student Julio Velasco said. "It benefits everyone who participates and there's always a ton of cool stuff you get to learn from it."
Details for all MLK week events:
Monday, Jan. 20
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY Peace Brunch
9:30 a.m. (doors open at 8:45 a.m.)
Finch Field House
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
12-2 p.m.
RSVP on Engage Central
Hosted by the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY Peace March and Vigil
3-4:30 p.m.
Starts at the Bovee UC, ends downtown Mount Pleasant (transportation provided back)
Hot Chocolate and Donuts for all returning marchers
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Night of Reflection
7 p.m.
Anspach 161
Hosted by The Motions
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shakti Butler
7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Plachta Auditorium
Co-sponsored by Program Board
Thursday, Jan. 23
Tunnel of Oppression
4-8 p.m.
Bovee University Center
Sponsored by A Mile in Our Shoes (A.M.O.S)
Supported by Enrollment Management and Student Services (ESS)
Friday, Jan 24
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. charity basketball game
6 p.m.
Student Activity Center
Donations to MASS will be accepted throughout the week. To offer volunteer work, visit the MASS office located in the Bovee University Center Room 108.
