For 36 years, Michigan Tech has honored and celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a man who refused to sit idly by while he and others were treated less than, who brought people together to fight for justice and equality. Dr. King is most recognized for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience and as a national icon in the history of American progressivism.
Schedule of Events
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is proud to announce the 35th Annual MLK Jr Day Celebration on January 20, 2025. Several events are planned leading up to the day and beyond.
Preparation and Beyond
Craft Day Workshop, TBD
Center for Diversity and Inclusion, TBD
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion will host a poster-making session for students
to prepare works for display at the Van Pelt and Opie Library exhibit.
Student Art Exhibit, Jan. 13–24
Van Pelt and Opie Library
The Van Pelt and Opie Library will feature an MLK exhibit along the curved wall in
the Opie Reading Room. This year, all students are invited to create a digital or
physical art poster for display.
Reading Day, Student Service Project
Local elementary schools, TBD
Michigan Tech will support the local elementary school students by reading a MLK book
to students around the community.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan 20, '25
MLK Brunch
MUB Ballroom, 10 a.m.
Keynote address by Schwartzen Precil.
Interfaith Prayer Vigil
Van Pelt and Opie Library, Noon
The Van Pelt and Opie Library will host a Prayer Vigil where our religious communities
on campus will read excerpts from Dr. King's works.
Peace March
Husky Statue, 1:00 p.m.
Following the Prayer Vigil, we are inviting the campus community to meet at the Husky statue to gather for a peace march across campus.
Watch last year's Banquet Celebration:Live stream on YouTube