Morehead State University will host a number of virtual and interactive events throughout the week of Jan. 18-22 to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, Jan. 18
I am the Light: The I am the Light Campaign is the virtual program to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Anyone interested in participating can pick up their battery-operated candle and supplies Jan. 14 and 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor of ADUC by the fireplace. We encourage everyone to post a picture of a candle in your home on social media and tag @EDEC_MSU and @CAB_MSU with the hashtag #IamtheLightMLK2021 along with your reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Speaker – Edward G. Young III: From Dream to Vision, 7 p.m. Edward G. Young III is a cross-cultural communication expert specializing in diversity, leadership, and hazing. At age 22, he suffered a broken neck from an incident involving his fraternity. He will speak about his experience and the obstacles he's overcome to achieve success.
Tuesday, Jan. 19
The Art of the Quote: The Art of the Quote is a creative way to create an artistic representation of a quote from Dr. King. Pick up supplies and instructions on the 2nd floor of ADUC from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We encourage you to post a photo of your art piece and tag @CAB_MSU and @EDEC_MSU with the hashtag #ArtofaQuote. Please visit Eagle Link for more details at: http://moreheadstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6648451
Virtual I Have a Dream Wall, All Day: To continue the tradition of our annual I have a Dream Wall program for MLK Week we encourage you to share a reflection of one of your dreams for the future to be posted on the digital signage in ADUC throughout the week. To submit a dream, email your reflection to edec@moreheadstate.edu. Please visit Eagle Link for more details at: http://moreheadstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6648479
Wednesday, Jan. 20
The Art of the Quote: The Art of the Quote is a creative way to create an artistic representation of a quote from Dr. King. Pick up supplies and instructions on the 2nd floor of ADUC from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We encourage you to post a photo of your art piece and tag @CAB_MSU and @EDEC_MSU with the hashtag #ArtofaQuote.
Virtual I Have a Dream Wall, all day.
Featured Movie (TBD), 7 p.m. Please visit Eagle Link for more details at: http://moreheadstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6648505
Thursday, Jan. 21
MLK Trivia: Kahoot, 7 p.m. - Join us for a fun and interactive Kahoot to share your knowledge or learn more about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Please visit Eagle Link for more details at: http://moreheadstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6648508
Virtual I Have a Dream Wall, all day.
Friday, Jan. 22
Virtual I have a Dream Wall: Be sure to look for I Have a Dream submissions on the digital signage in ADUC, all day.
The Art of the Quote: Campus Activities Board will be sharing the artistic creations from submissions of the Art of the Quote on their social media @CAB_MSU, all day.
For more information, contact Shannon Colvin, associate director of Student Activities, at 606-783-2886 or email s.colvin@moreheadstate.edu.
MSU will be closed Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Classes will not meet and administrative offices will not be open.
The Camden-Carroll Library will be closed.
The University Store and the University Post Office will be closed.
Dining services in the Adron Doran University Center will be closed. The Rocky Adkins Dining Complex will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Recreation and Wellness Center will be open from 3 to 9 p.m. The pool will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Outdoor Adventures and the bowling alley will be closed.
