UE to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Multiple Days of Events
Evansville, Ind. (01/07/2025) — The University of Evansville (UE) warmly invites the community to join a series of events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the institution's annual MLK celebration. This year's theme of "Collective Leadership in a Changing World," reflects Dr. King's enduring message of unity, justice, and transformative service.
The celebration will begin on January 18 with UE students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to participate in the Joint MLK Day of Service, where participants will work together to uplift local neighborhoods in partnership with the University of Southern Indiana (USI) and Ivy Tech Community College. Other gatherings such as a faith-based dialogue, a symbolic march, and inspiring lectures will provide space to reflect on Dr. King's vision for a more equitable society.
One of the highlights of the week is the William G. and Rose M. Mays Lectureship, paired with the presentation of the Mays Legacy Award and Rising Star Service Award. The 2025 lectureship will feature keynote speaker will be Dr. Karsonya "Kaye" Wise Whitehead, who returns to Evansville after speaking at the 22nd Annual Women's Equality Day in August 2024.
Concluding the celebration, Dr. Kaye will have a book signing and facilitate the annual Community Leadership Panel that will bring together voices from across Evansville to discuss and explore pathways toward unity and action.
Guided by Dr. King's words- "A genuine leader Is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus"-this week of events invites all participants to celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and envision a brighter future together.
Pre-registration is required for the Joint Day of Service. For further details and registration links, visit the UE MLK Events page. Join us as we honor the power of collective leadership and move toward a united future together.
The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.
Home of the Purple Aces, UE is located in the southwestern region of Indiana and offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University's very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.
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