Central College will launch into the Spring 2024 semester with a full day of programming to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day on campus. The community is invited to attend events beginning at 9:30 am on Monday, January 15th in Douwstra Auditorium.

The programming begins with a welcome by Emma Carter of the Class of 2027 and Winona Van Berkum of the Class of 2026 will give the land acknowledgment. The opening session will be “Liberation & Love: Spoken Word Poetry” with Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey. He will share his life, lessons and love through his captivating, powerful poetry. Having grown up in the Midwest and traveled the country performing his work, he will bring his experiences to the stage in a way that helps all understand how liberation and love belong in our lives.

Concurrent sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. across campus. The day will conclude with a panel of students from minority groups. A complete schedule is available on Central’s website.