Reynolda Campus closed Jan. 17 in observance of MLK Day
As a reminder, the Wake Forest University Reynolda Campus will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University will hold their annual joint celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 17, at 7 p.m.
On Jan. 17, at noon, the WFU African American Studies Program will also host a virtual panel discussion on the connections between climate change, environmental justice and democracy. The event, “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” will feature Wake Forest Professor of the Humanities Corey D. B. Walker in conversation with environmental justice activists and organizers. Learn more and register here.
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Michael Eric Dyson to speak at Wake Forest for MLK Day
Michael Eric Dyson
Each year, Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University collaborate to host a major celebration to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme of this year’s program, “On Common Ground: Where Do We Go From Here?,” highlights the call for the next generation of leaders to help mend historical divides and end systemic injustice.
On Monday, Jan. 22, Michael Eric Dyson will present the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day keynote speech at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The event is free, but tickets are required. Visit wfuic.eventbrite.com to register.
Note that due to the academic schedule the joint MLK Day celebration is being held Jan. 22 rather than on Jan. 15.
More information is available on the Wake Forest news site.
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