UE Hosting Weeklong Events in Honor of 2024 MLK Day

Evansville, Ind. (12/05/2023) — The University of Evansville (UE) proudly announces the comprehensive schedule for its 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Events, a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. Under the theme "Embracing Liberation: Radical Love for a United Community," the University invites all individuals to participate in activities that commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s unwavering commitment to solidarity.

As part of a larger community-wide day of service, on Saturday, January 13, the UE MLK Day of Service kicks off by providing an opportunity for UE students, faculty, and staff to actively contribute to the community. The week continues with a series of impactful events culminating in the UE Inaugural conference on community solidarity, welcoming all members of the Evansville community.

As a guiding principle for the week's celebration, the University shares a profound quote from Dr. King's Nobel Peace Prize Lecture, delivered on December 11, 1964: "There is a sort of poverty of the spirit which stands in glaring contrast to our scientific and technological abundance. The richer we have become materially, the poorer we have become morally and spiritually. We have learned to fly the air like birds and swim the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers."

The schedule of events for the week is as follows:

Saturday, January 13:

9:00 a.m. - UE MLK Day of Service for UE Students, Faculty, and Staff

Monday, January 15:

8:30 a.m. - Faith-based service in Neu Chapel

9:45 a.m. - Rally at Meeks Family Fieldhouse

10:00 a.m. - Symbolic March

Wednesday, January 17:

11:30 a.m. - Luncheon in Eykamp Hall featuring the William G. and Rose M. Mays Lectureship, 2024 Mays Legacy Award, and Rising Star Service Award presentations.

Saturday, January 20:

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - UE Inaugural Conference on Community Solidarity open to all Evansville community members

To enhance the experience, individuals are encouraged to register for the luncheon and Unity Conference on Community Solidarity through the provided buttons by visiting www.evansville.edu/MLK.

UE is committed to fostering an environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. By commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and teachings, the institution aims to inspire a renewed commitment of integrity and inclusive community while encouraging everyone to act bravely and live meaningfully in a changing world.

University of Evansville

For more information contact: uerelations@evansville.edu

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