2024 Commemoration Week Events

Monday, Jan. 15
6 p.m.: Keynote presentation by Melissa Harris-Perry (will also be available virtually)
Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids

 

Tuesday, Jan. 16
10 a.m.: Keynote presentation by Melissa Harris-Perry (will also be available virtually)
Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room (overflow room, Pere Marquette)

 

Wednesday, Jan. 17
4 p.m.: Silent march on Allendale Campus, led by keynote speaker Dar Mayweather, '07 and '09
March will assemble at Zumberge Hall steps and proceed to Kirkhof Center

4:30-6 p.m.: GVSU keynote presentation by Dar Mayweather, '07 and '09
Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room 

 

Thursday, Jan. 18
5 p.m.: Keynote presentation by TaRita Johnson 
Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies in partnership with the Division of Inclusion and Equity
DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Grand Rapids Campus

 

Saturday, Jan. 20
8 a.m.-2 p.m.: MLK Day of Service and Solidarity, presented by the Office of Student Life
More details are posted on this Office of Student Life- Civic Engagement website.

 

All events are free and open to the public. Grand Valley’s MLK Commemoration Week Executive Planning Committee is committed to a policy of equal access to programs, facilities and services. If you require additional assistance or accommodations, contact the Division of Inclusion and Equity at (616) 331-3296.