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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

The 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

January 20-23, 2025

The Office of Multicultural Student Services invites all members of our campus community to join us for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

2025 Flyer

MONDAY, January 20:

Day of Service: Social Media Challenge. We are encouraging our students to give back to their community during this day off of school and post their community service on social media using this hashtag #FERRISMLK2025 for a chance to win a prize.

TUESDAY, January 21:

11:00am | DEC 209: Volunteer Opportunity: Crafting and Gratitude for First Responders (3hours)

4:00pm | DEC Rankin Stage: Annual MLK, Jr. March

4:30pm | DEC Ballrooms A & B: Fireside Chat featuring President Pink and Dr. Pilgrim with special performances by the Ferris Jazz Band and the Western Michigan Jurisdiction Choir and Friends.

WEDNESDAY, January 22:

11:00am | DEC 217: Volunteer Opportunity: Crafting and Gratitude for First Responders (4 hours)

5:00pm | DEC Ballrooms A & B: Metamorphosis: A time to change | Spoken Word artist and Ferris Alumni, Mike Sears will be performing. Event beginning with student performances followed by Mr. Sears. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

THURSDAY, January 23:

5:00pm | DEC Ballroom C: Trivia Night with Franklin Hughes. Test your knowledge on Ferris and Civil Rights history. Prizes and light snacks will be provided.

Throughout the week Ferris Athletics is receiving non-perishable food donations for the Ferris Bulldog Food Pantry.

Please drop off your food donation as you enter any of the sporting events listed below.

January 23 | 5:30/7:30pm: Womens and Mens Basketball vs NMU

January 24 | 7:07pm: Ferris Hockey vs. Minnesota State Mankato

January 25 | 1:00/3:00pm: Womens and Mens Basketball vs MTU

January 25 | 6:07pm: Ferris Hockey vs. Minnesota State

 

2025 MLK March recap