MSU To Host Dr. MLK Jr. Day Services

MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University’s Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership and Inclusive Excellence will host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 15 at the CFSB Community room, 414 S. 12th St. in Murray.

The day will begin with the MLK Jr. Community Breakfast and Keynote Address at 10 a.m., followed by the third annual MLK Racers Challenge.

This year’s theme is “Living the Dream: Continuing the Work” and will feature keynote speaker Dr. Brian Clardy, associate professor of history at Murray State, chair of the board of directors for the Kentucky Humanities Council and chair of the Kentucky Oral History Commission.

The MLK Racers Challenge is a week-long challenge to donate goods to organizations that support the Murray community and surrounding areas. Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to donate non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, toiletries and school supplies to help support the community. Donations will be collected on Monday, Jan. 15 from 9-11:30 a.m. in the CFSB Community Room and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16-Friday, Jan. 19 at the Dr. Marvin D. Mills Multicultural Center, located in room 101 at the Curris Center on Murray State’s campus.

Monetary donations can be made to the United Way of Murray-Calloway County Community Fund at mccunitedway.org. When donating to the United Way, under “use this donation for,” select Community Fund. Donations will benefit several organizations throughout the Murray community.

For more information and to RSVP for the breakfast, visit smore.com/tjv1y-2024-mlk-jr-day-celebration or contact the Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership and Inclusive Excellence at 270-809-6836.

About Murray State University: Since 1922, Murray State University has provided a collaborative, opportunity-rich living and learning community that fosters personal growth and professional success through a high-quality college experience. Students receive support from inspiring faculty and staff and will join a distinctive campus community — the Racer Family. With nearly 10,000 students, Murray State prepares the next generation of leaders to join more than 80,000 successful alumni who make a difference in their community, across the country and around the world. We are Racers. The University’s main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky, and includes five regional campuses in Ft. Campbell, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Paducah.

To learn more about Murray State University, please visit murraystate.edu.

Photo: This year’s theme is “Living the Dream: Continuing the Work” and will feature keynote speaker Dr. Brian Clardy, associate professor of history at Murray State, chair of the board of directors for the Kentucky Humanities Council and chair of the Kentucky Oral History Commission.