A Special Virtual Celebration Event for Martin Luther King Day

Penn State Scranton celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day each year to honor the life and work of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., and to recognize the campus' commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Photo of Martin Luther King, Jr. Love and Truth. MLk Day 2021 at 2 PM, January 18 on Zoom.

This year’s theme is “Love and Truth.” 

Date: January 18, 2021 at 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

2021 MLK Day Agenda

  • Student Leaders of the Multicultural Council (Indian Student Association, Student Organization of Latinos, Black Student Union, and LGBTQA+ Club) will present Dr. King's famous speeches.
  • Each year, two Excellence in Diversity Awards are given during the ceremony: one to a member of the campus community, and another to a local community member or organization who shows a commitment to diversity. The campus is accepting nominations for its Excellence in Diversity Award until Dec. 18, 2020. 
  • This year, participants will have the opportunities to commit to future Diversity and Inclusion programs on campus as well as in the local community. 

Please join us!