Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
In collaboration with partners on campus and in the community, SIUE's Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub hosts a luncheon in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Highlights of the luncheon include keynote speakers, musical performances and the awarding of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards: SIUE Student Scholarship; Humanitarian Award(s); and Youth Essay, Poetry and Visual Arts Contest (for local youth).
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to apply for the awards, outlined in the tabs on this page, throughout the fall semester. Applications will open in the Fall 2024 semester as well as the announcement of this year's keynote speaker! Check back here for updates!
Tickets to Attend the Celebration
Ticket sales will open in the Fall 2024 semster. Check back here for updates!
Tickets can be purchased individually for $50 each or a table can be purchased for $350. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. More details on sponsorships can be found on the Become a Sponsor tab to the left.
SIUE departments and offices interested in making ticket or table purchases can contact the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub at MLKCelebration@siue.edu or 618.650.2686.
The 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. (Doors open at 10:30am)
Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available! Click the tab on the left for more details.
If you have any questions, please email MLKCelebration@siue.edu.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
As part of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we have a chance to show our local communities what we know is true; SIUE values service and community. Make plans to be part of SIUE's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service!
Plans are being made for service opportunities in all 3 communities where SIUE is located - Alton, East St. Louis, and Edwardsville.
If you are interested in volunteering or having your organization be a host site for the MLK Day of Service, please contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Ashley Jones at SIUEServes@siue.edu.