Campus MLK Celebration What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to the MLK Celebration at Denison University. Navigate MLK Celebration About Schedule of Events Celebration History - All - Ceremonies Lectures & Discussions 2022 CeremoniesDenison celebrates MLK Day 2022In Denison tradition, we dedicated our day to the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.Date: January 31, 2022 Announcements & UpdatesDenison MLK celebrations welcome keynote Vanderbilt University Professor Victor AndersonMLK keynote speaker explores King’s question: “How shall we live?” amid the polarization of our postmodern era.Date: January 1, 2022 2021 Ceremonies2021 Martin Luther King Jr. CelebrationsThe 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. events at Denison celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.Date: February 5, 2021 2020 CeremoniesDenison's MLK Celebrations to Feature Dierdre Cooper OwensAward-winning author Deirdre Cooper Owens to deliver Denison MLK keynote "Why We Can't Wait: Reckoning with Race and Health Inequalities”Date: January 21, 2020 Ceremonies2020 Martin Luther King Jr. CelebrationsThe 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. events at Denison celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.Date: January 20, 2020 2019 Lectures & DiscussionsTruth as Resistance: Unleashing Our PowerBlack Student Union dinner and discussion "Truth as Resistance: Unleashing Our Power."Date: January 21, 2019 Ceremonies2019 Martin Luther King Jr. CelebrationsThe 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. events at Denison celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader.Date: January 2, 2019 2018 Ceremonies2018 Martin Luther King Jr. CelebrationsDenison's 2018 MLK Celebration theme is Traditions of Activism: Justice Rooted in Our Stories.Date: January 1, 2018 2017 Ceremonies2017 Martin Luther King Jr. CelebrationsThe 2017 celebration of the life and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King includes service opportunities, workshops and a riveting performance.Date: January 13, 2017 2016 Ceremonies2016: Carving a New PathWe invite you to celebrate the 86th anniversary of the birth of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in the many events throughout the day.Date: January 4, 2016 2015 Ceremonies2015: Education for JusticeThe role of education in the quest for justice.Date: January 1, 2015 2014 Ceremonies2014: Call and ResponseThe Call of King's Dream and Denison's Response of Hope.Date: December 17, 2014 2013 Ceremonies2013: The Courage To Create A Just WorldInjustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere.Date: December 17, 2013 2012 Ceremonies2012: Defying the DistanceToward Solidarity with the DisinheritedDate: December 17, 2012 2011 Ceremonies2011: Harvesting the DreamThe 2011 theme to celebrate and honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was “Harvesting the Dream: All Hands on the Freedom Plow”.Date: December 17, 2011 2009 Lectures & Discussions2009: MLK Film SeriesThe Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Film Series at Denison University showcased three films on issues of race, politics and history.Date: December 17, 2009
‘It gives us the energy to continue his legacy’ During a celebration of MLK’s lasting impact, students, faculty, and staff joined together for a march and a chance to break bread.
How We Live The Courage to Create a Just World Looking back at Denison's celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 2013.
Ceremonies Denison celebrates MLK Day 2022 In Denison tradition, we dedicated our day to the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Read more
Featured News Denison MLK celebrations welcome keynote Vanderbilt University Professor Victor Anderson MLK keynote speaker explores King’s question: “How shall we live?” amid the polarization of our postmodern era. Read more
Ceremonies 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations The 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. events at Denison celebrate the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Read more