January 2009 marked the 4th annual University wide celebrations honoring the legacy of Dr. King. We expanded the celebration to include two weeks of activities within the Virginia Tech and local community that are designed to focus on Dr. King and his legacy.

For more information about the 2009 Virginia Tech MLK Celebrations, please contact the Office for Equity and Inclusion at 540-231-7500 or either of the MLK Celebration Co-chairs, Ray Plaza at 540-231-7289 or rp25@vt.edu or Michael Goode at mgoode05@vt.edu.

Virginia Tech celebrates the legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 18 - 30, 2009

 

 




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Sunday, January 18, 2009

 

Local NAACP Annual Community MLK Celebration
featuring Rev. Robbie Morganfield

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Christiansburg High School Auditorium
(100 Independence Blvd, Christiansburg)

Monday, January 19, 2009

National MLK Holiday (No Classes)

 

Community Breakfast with Speaker:
Ms. Elaine Carter, Executive Director of the Christiansburg Institute

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center
Registration required - Event is FREE

MLK Service Activity Kickoff:
Daycare Facelift

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center

MLK Celebration Kickoff/Keynote
featuring Amb. Andrew Young
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Burruss Hall Auditorium
**DOORS OPEN AT 6:15 p.m.**

TICKETS REQUIRED - EVENT IS FREE

(Tickets available through the UUSA Box Office in Squires Student Center )

Box Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m on January 15th, 16th and 19th.
If you are unable to make those times, you can request tickets by contacting
Ray Plaza at 540-231-7289 or via email at rp25@vt.edu.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009



Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires Student Center

Annual Candlelight Vigil
by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
5:30 p.m.
Outside of War Memorial Chapel

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

 

MLK Service Project: "The Power of Words "
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Information Booth A
Squires Student Center

MLK Cultural Event - The Renaissance Festival
by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Haymarket Theatre, Squires Student Center
** Doors open at 6:00 p.m. **

Thursday, January 22, 2008

 

MLK Service Project: "Making A Difference for Children"
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Information Booth A
Squires Student Center

Friday, January 23, 2009

 

MLK Service Project: "Giving Back to Create a Sustainable Community "
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Information Booth B
Squires Student Center

Friday, January 30, 2009
POSTPONED until
Friday, February 27, 2009

 

12th Annual Diversity Summit
by the Commission on Equal Opportunity & Diversity
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, Graduate Life Center
Registration Required - Click HERE