January 2023
Join us as we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the American Civil Right Movement for this year’s UVU MLK Commemoration. This year’s week consists of student and staff-led programming, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, service projects and more. All of the programming is open to the public. The two keynotes on Thursday will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person (see links below). We invite you to join us in these conversations centered around the theme of Peace, Education, and Healthcare.
Monday, January 16th | Tuesday, January 17th | Wednesday, January 18th | Thursday, January 19th |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Federal Holiday (Campus Closed) |
MLK Dialogue Birthday Boxes (Service Project)
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Quilts for Kids (Service Project) Days For Girls (Service Project) Stop The Bleed Training & Kits (Service Project) |
Keynote Speakers Wildlife & Zoology Wildspace Clean Up (Service Project) Love Your Hair! (Service Project) |
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Thursday's Schedule |
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What | Time | Where |
Dr. Wilson Keynote | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Grand Ballroom |
VIP Brunch (Invite Only) | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | Center Stage |
Anthony Ray Hinton Keynote | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Grand Ballroom |
The Sun Does Shine Book Signing | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Center Stage |
Student-Led Breakout Sessions | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | SC 206 A-C |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom
President of Morgan State University
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33nsARY-ong
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
Prison Reform Activist & Author of the book The Sun Does Shine
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgbh53hXFrc
When reflecting on the accomplishments of Black leaders, our society tends to look backward, highlighting historical legends whose names are now well known to many Americans. Although studying the sacrifices and triumphs of past figures is greatly beneficial, hope is also found through present-day leaders who carry on the fight for an even better future, especially leaders local to our home communities.
This exhibit, created by the Center for Social Impact and Black Student Union, includes interviews with six local Black community leaders, each representing one of the Pathways of Social Impact, which are a spectrum of approaches to making positive change in communities. We hope you'll develop a deeper appreciation for the massive contributions Black Utahans make to our state and to greater society as you listen to activists, organizers, business owners, educators, and politicians share their stories.
Community Engaged Learning & Research
Direct Service
Community Organizing and Activism Philanthropy Policy & Governance Social Entrepreneurship & Corporate Social Responsibility