Denison will celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the first day of spring semester, Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. As with past observances of MLK Day, there will be no classes scheduled, and all other campus operations will continue as normal. Residence halls will open as usual for move-in day on Sunday, Jan. 17.

We invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to come together in celebration of the life, legacy, and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s program promises to be a day of celebration, dialogue, and service as participants engage in the annual march and brunch along with meaningful workshops, conversations, and community service opportunities throughout the day.

Full Schedule for Monday, Jan. 18, 2027

  • 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. — MLK March (start at Slayter 2nd Floor, end at Mitchell)
  • 10:30 a.m. – noon — MLK Brunch, ft. Rep. Park Cannon (doors open at 10 a.m.)
  • 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. — MLK Workshops (Burton Morgan)

Event registration coming soon.