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University Holds Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
The Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity and greater Â鶹ƵµÀcommunities came together on Sunday evening for the 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Traditionally held in the stadium on campus each January, this year’s celebration was held virtually due to…
Local news coverage on the Dr. King Celebration
Marissa Willingham, Manager of the Intercultural Collective in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and The Rev. Brian Konkol, Ph.D., Dean of Hendricks Chapel, were interviewed on Spectrum News about the Dr. King Celebration. The event is taking place virtually on…
Iris St. Meran to Emcee Sunday’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Iris St. Meran, news reporter for NewsChannel 9, will serve as emcee for the 37th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, to be offered online this year on Sunday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. “Iris St. Meran is an…
University Announces ‘Unsung Heroes’ in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The 37th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee has announced the 2022 Unsung Hero Award winners. The Unsung Hero Award is given to community members, students, faculty and staff who have made positive impacts on the lives…
In Memoriam: Charles V. Willie G’57, H’92, A Champion for Social Justice
The legacy of Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity alumnus Charles Vert Willie G’57, H’92 will forever be tied to that of his friend Martin Luther King Jr., making Willie’s passing a week before MLK Day 2022 especially poignant. Willie, who died on Jan….
Martin Luther King III Named as Speaker for 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist, global humanitarian, political leader and eldest son of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will serve as featured speaker for the 37th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, which will…
Nominations for the 2022 Unsung Hero Awards Due on Dec. 15
The planning committee for Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity’s 37th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration is seeking nominations for the Unsung Hero Awards. The Unsung Hero Award nominations are due on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 11:59 p.m. Nomination forms can…
Devon Patton ’94 to Emcee the 2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Devon Patton ’94 will serve as emcee for the 36th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, which will take place online on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. ET, Patton is a news anchor with Spectrum News. “Devon…
Athlete, Activist Maya Moore Joins the Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Event Series Jan. 27
The Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Department of Athletics and Hendricks Chapel will present a virtual conversation with athlete and activist Maya Moore on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. ET on Zoom. Registration is free and open to all at mlk.syr.edu. A…
Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity Names Four as ‘Unsung Heroes’ in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The 36th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee has announced the 2021 Unsung Hero Award winners. The Unsung Hero awards are given to community members, students, faculty and staff who have made positive impacts on the lives…