Members of the Augustana University community join together for a series of events that celebrates three aspects of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — faith, advocacy and service.
MLK Celebration Week — the week of Jan. 20 — is planned by the following offices and student organizations:
These events are free and open to the public.
All Week
- Ole Statue Adorned With Pan-African Scarf
- MLK Celebration Book Display | Mikkelsen Library
- Gratitude Board | Lower Level, Morrison Commons
Monday, Jan. 20
- AU Offices Closed in Observance of MLK Day
Tuesday, Jan. 21
- 11 a.m. | Peace Walk | Wagoner Student Street, Morrison Commons
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Interfaith Chai & Chat: “Praying With Your Feet” | Interfaith Reflection Room, Morrison Commons
- 12:30 p.m. | Campus Photo at Ole Statue
- 4 p.m. | Civil Rights Forum | Back Alley, Morrison Commons
Wednesday, Jan. 22
- 11:45 a.m. | Chapel Service | Chapel of Reconciliation
- 4-8 p.m. | SALT Service Project: Tie Blankets | Back Alley, Morrison Commons
Thursday, Jan. 23
- 11:45 a.m. | A Reading: “Letter From Birmingham Jail” | Siverson Lounge, Morrison Commons
- 4-5:30 p.m. | Desserts & Discussion of the Film A Time for Burning | Madsen Social Science Center, Room 201