For 34 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 34th Annual MLK Jr Day Celebration on January 16, 2023. Several events are planned leading up to the day and beyond.
Preparation and Beyond
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16
Craft Day Workshop, Jan. 11
Center for Diversity and Inclusion, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
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. 11–23
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.
The exhibit will also feature an interactive “I have a dream” poster, as well as a
dedicated letter-writing service space for students. Any time during the exhibit,
students can stop by and write letters to a local community organization or Letters
of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides support for families who have been
displaced by the turmoil in Ukraine.
Student Service Project
Local elementary schools, 10 a.m.–Noon
Michigan Tech will support the local elementary school students by reading a MLK book
to students around the community.
Interfaith Prayer Vigil and Peace March
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. Following the event, we are inviting the campus community to meet at the Husky statue
at 1:00 p.m. to gather for a peace march across campus.
MLK Banquet
Rozsa Lobby, 5:30 p.m.
Keynote address by Dr. Tayloria Adams.
Thank you to those who have registered for the 34th Annual MLK Jr. Celebration Banquet. We are excited for you to attend. Please see the information below:
The banquet will be held on Monday January 16th at the Rozsa Center. Doors open at 5pm and we will begin at 5:30pm. The attire is business casual.
Please note that spots are limited this year. When you arrive please give your name at the reception desk and we will escort you to your table. Those who did not register may not have a seat available.
If you were unable to reserve a seat, we invite you to watch our live stream of the event on our social media to see our keynote speaker and notable alum, Dr. Tayloria Adams as well as the awarding of the Bayard Rustin Award by the National Society of Black Engineers. The link to the live stream will open at 5:30 PM on the day of the event.
We hope to see you at next year’s banquet, which is planned to have more space for seating. For any questions or concerns, please email cdi@mtu.edu.
