EVANSVILLE, IND. (01/09/2024) The University of Evansville (UE) will hold weeklong events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. beginning this weekend. The week-long celebration is dedicated to honoring the legacy of the iconic civil rights leader. Under the theme “Embracing Liberation: Radical Love for a United Community,” a larger community-wide day of service will take place this Saturday, January 13.
The UE MLK Day of Service provides 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.
The schedule of events for the week is as follows:
Saturday, January 13: deadline to register Thursday, Jan. 11.
9:00 a.m. – UE MLK Day of Service for UE Students, Faculty, and Staff
Monday, January 15: no registration needed.
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: deadline to register Friday, Jan. 12.
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: deadline to register Monday, Jan. 15.
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.
The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university located in the southwestern region of Indiana. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and vibrant campus community of changemakers.
Home of the Purple Aces, UE 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.
