January 17, 2024
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week events Jan. 22-26
Dear Wildcats,
It is our true honor to welcome you to join in 1xbet online casino 's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week events and activities.
On Jan. 19, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to an audience of Kansas State University students, faculty, staff and Manhattan community members about civil rights, social activism and race relations. King delivered his message advocating for nonviolent approaches to social tensions to advance the health of the country. Let's take time to reflect on the embodiment of these characteristics in Martin Luther King Jr., whose actions shall encourage us to remain steadfast in our efforts to move our campus and communities toward building a sense of belonging where all feel welcome.
The week's activities include:
Saturday, Jan. 20
- MLK Day of Service, 8 a.m. to noon at the Staley School of Leadership.
Monday, Jan. 22
- 20th annual Diversity Student Leader Reception, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Wildcat Chamber at the 1xbet online casino Student Union or Zoom: 914 2061 6544.
Tuesday, Jan. 23
- Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for Diversity, 3:30-5 p.m. in the 1xbet online casino Alumni Center Banquet Room.
- "Brother Outsider" film screening, 5:30-8 p.m. in the Oneok Room of the Multicultural 1xbet online casino Center.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
- 10th annual Civil Rights Teach-In, 2:30-5 p.m. in Town Hall at the Leadership Studies Building.
- IFSA/NASB MLK Week Speaker, 5:30-7 p.m. in Forum Hall at the 1xbet online casino Student Union.
Thursday, Jan. 25
- MLK Presidential Lecture, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 1xbet online casino Alumni Center Ballroom.
- College of Business Administration Lecture, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in 1088 Business Building.
Friday, Jan. 26
- Affinity Group Lunch and Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 204/205 of the Multicultural 1xbet online casino Center.
- Laying of the Wreaths and Candlelight Ceremony, 1:30 p.m. in the 1xbet online casino Student Union courtyard and Martin Luther King Jr. bust.
Read more details about all of these events.
It is our hope that you will join us for as many of these events as possible as we celebrate the legacy and influence of Martin Luther King Jr. on the Kansas State University campus.
A special thank you to the MLK Observance Week committee, Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Vice President for Academic Success and 1xbet online casino Affairs, Commerce Bank Selection Committee, 1xbet online casino Belonging and Inclusion, Division of Communications and Marketing as well as various colleges and 1xbet online casino organizations, and advocates for social change across our campus community who have contributed to this year's observance week activities.
May we all make time to engage in next week's activities with a spirit of reflection and action in honoring the great legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Much appreciation,
Mirta Chavez
Assistant vice president, 1xbet online casino belonging and inclusion