Celebrating MLK Day at DePaul

As a reminder to students, this coming Monday, January 16 the university will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Throughout the week DePaul will also be hosting a series of events to commemorate the holiday and honor Dr. King’s lifetime of fighting for social justice and racial equality.

2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day
Saturday, January 14
9AM-1 PM
Marillac Foglia Center, 2859 W Jackson
Volunteers will help with Marillac Social Center’s Peace fair. RSVP to Liz Toth.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 16
University Officially Closed

20th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Tuesday, January 17
10 AM – 12 PM
Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 120 AB
Join the DePaul community for this annual gathering honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Darnell L. Moore, writer and activist, will serve as our Keynote Speaker. All are welcome and a buffet breakfast will be served. RSVP online.

University Ministry: Five Words of Dr. King
Wednesday, January 18
6-7:30 PM
Lincoln Park Student Center, Room 314 A/B
Five preachers will each deliver a five-minute sermon inspired by five different quotes from Dr. King. RSVP online