Publication Date
1-1-2023
Abstract
Numerous events are scheduled on campus and in the community to commemorate and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On-Campus Events
The following on-campus events are coordinated by ETSU's Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center. For more information about events coordinated through the Multicultural Center, call (423) 439-5872 or email etsumc@etsu.edu.
MLK Legacy Program
January 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Alumni Bell Tower
Rain Location: Burgin Dossett Hall, 2nd Floor
Cake-Cutting Celebration
January 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: D.P. Culp Student Center, 1st Floor
Day of Service
January 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Carver Recreation Center
"King's Beloved Community"
January 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Keynote speaker: Dr. Kevin L. Brooks
Song Selection: ETSU Gospel Choir
Candle Lighting: Sigma Beta Chapter, Alpha Pi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Location: D.P. Culp Student Center Auditorium
Community Events
Jonesborough Area Ministerial Alliance (JAMA) Pantry Food Drive
Now through January 16, open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: McKinney Center
Contact: (423) 753-0562
Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Art Exhibit
January 16 through 20, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: McKinney Center
Contact: (423) 753-0562
Listening Circles Hosted by Black/White Community Dialogue
January 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Carver Recreation Center
Contact: (423) 461-8830
Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Art Exhibit Reception
January 20 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: McKinney Center
Contact: (423) 753-0562
Worship Service Sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance of Johnson City
January 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: St. Paul AME Zion Church
Contact: (828) 458-3941
Seekers Book Club
Reading "How the Word Is Passed" by Clint Smith
January 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Langston Centre
Contact: (423) 434-5785
Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast
January 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church
Contact: (423) 461-8830
Movie and Discussion
Viewing "Tower Road Bus"
January 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Langston Centre
Contact: (423) 434-5785
Literary Performing Arts, Blood Drive, and Community Dinner
January 16, all day
Location: Carver Recreation Center
Contact: (423) 461-8830
Community Building Roundtable
January 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Jubilee World Outreach Church
Document Type
News Article
