Martin Luther King, Jr. Week
"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 Multicultural Academic Student Services (MASS).
Most events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Calendar of Events
Monday, Jan. 15, 2024
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY Peace Service at 9:30 a.m. in Plachta Auditorium. Doors open at 9 a.m.
- Day of Service with the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center at noon in the Bovee UC Rotunda.
- CommUNITY Peace March and Vigil will begin in the Bovee UC Rotunda at 3:00 p.m. to march through the residential area and proceed downtown.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024
- Keynote Speaker: Donzaleigh Abernathy at 6:30 p.m. in the Bovee UC Rotunda
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024
- It Starts with Me: A Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Showcase at 6 p.m. in Biosciences Building, Room 1010
Friday, Jan. 19, 2024
- Charity Basketball Game at 6 p.m .in the Student Activity Center, Small Court, Forum, court 5 and 6.