Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Calendar of Events
Week of January 20-25, 2025
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC., THETA IOTA CHAPTER PRESENTS
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY MARCH
Starting Location: Peddrew-Yates at 1:30 PM
Monday, January 20, 2025
3 PM | Reception immediately following in the Black Cultural Center (BCC), 126 Squires Student Center
NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING
January 21, 2025
The National Day of Racial Healing is a time to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CIRCLES
"The Future of DEIB in America"
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
5-7 PM | The Black Cultural Center
To foster meaningful dialogue on the future of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in light of historical context and contemporary political rhetoric.
Register for Restorative Justice Circles
"I HAVE A DREAM': Creating Conditions for Belonging as 'OneVT' Community"
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
1 - 3 PM |
Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Dr. Terrell Strayhorn
Location: Latham Ballroom at The Inn at Virginia Tech
Join us for a thought-provoking presentation by renowned scholar and speaker Dr. Terrell Strayhorn entitled, "I Have a Dream: Creating Conditions for Belonging as ‘OneVT’ Community.” Dr. Strayhorn will provide valuable insights and inspire us to consider how we can collectively work together as we strive for a more inclusive campus community.
Lunch will be provided
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: LaTasha Morrison
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
5:00 PM | Reception
The Black Cultural Center
Join us for refreshments and discussion with LaTasha Morrison
6 PM | Keynote
Graduate Life Center
Join us as New York Times Bestselling author, CEO and Founder of Be the Bridge, Latasha Morrison shares her thoughts on the topic Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Hope. This powerful address will encourage and motivate us to look forward with hope as we work toward justice in these challenging times.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP
Thursday, January 23 | 5:30 PM
Location: Black Cutural Center
Join us for an evening of conversation with VTPD as they share with students about the rights that they have when faced with police engagements and interactions.
"A TALE OF NEUROSCIENCE and SOCIAL JUSTICE: HOW SEPARATE JOURNEYS BECAME ONE"
Friday, January 24, 2025
Noon |
Seminar Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gentry Patrick
Location: Steger Hall Auditorium
The Biological Sciences department is hosting an MLK seminar and will be bringing Dr. Gentry Patrick, Endowed Chair in Neurobiology and Director of the Center for Empathy & Social Justice in Human Health and founder of the PATHways to STEM through Enhanced Access and Mentorship scholars program from the University of California, San Diego.
GAINSBORO COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT
Saturday, January 25 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Dumas Center, Roanoke, VA
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn about the historic Gainsboro community in Roanoke and serve the community through various active projects throughout the day.
NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (NPHC) WEEK
January 21–28, 2025
Join us at the start of the Spring 2025 semester to celebrate the legacy, culture, and impact of the Divine Nine as well as get to know current members of the community during NPHC Week! This week features exciting events, educational programs and service projects all focused on unity and community engagement. Stay tuned for the event schedule on Instagram @VTNPHC or GobblerConnect!
CELEBRATE COMMUNITY LOVE
The Perspective Gallery will be displaying several art exhibits including Leo’s Love Letters to Nature, an exhibit celebrating ecological diversity within nature, as well as student-created art designed around the theme of Kwanzaa.
Location Perspective Gallery
