"A Day On, not a Day Off" is how Martin Luther King, Jr. Week is celebrated at Central Michigan University.
Annually, the third week in January kicks off the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s
legacy with a week of activities organized by the Multicultural Academic Student Services.
Most events are free and open
to the public unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited on a
first-come, first-served basis.
2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Calendar of Events
Monday, January 20, 2020
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY Peace Brunch
9:30am (doors open at 8:45am)
Finch Field House
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
12pm-2pm
RSVP on Engage
Hosted by the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY Peace March and Vigil
3pm-4:30pm
Starts at the Bovee UC, ends downtown Mt. Pleasant (transportation provided back)
Hot Chocolate and Donuts for all returning marchers
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Night of Reflection
7pm
Anspach 161
Hosted by The Motions
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shakti Butler
7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Plachta Auditorium
Co-sponsored by Program Board
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Tunnel of Oppression
4pm-8pm
Bovee University Center
Sponsored by A Mile in Our Shoes (A.M.O.S)
Supported by Enrollment Management and Student Services (ESS)
Friday, January 24, 2020
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. charity basketball game
6pm
Student Activity Center
Donations will be accepted