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Washington and Lee University will celebrate the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week of events in addition to the keynote address by Keisha Lance Bottoms on Monday.
The following events are free and open to the public.
Children of the Lexington and Rockbridge County community are invited to attend a birthday celebration in honor of Dr. King on Monday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Evans Hall. There will be games, face painting, and arts and crafts. As part of the celebration, attendees will be making gift bags to donate to local organizations. This activity is appropriate for people of all ages interested in a community service project. Cake, snacks and punch will be provided.
Also on Monday, the W&L Chanoyu Tea Society will host a Martin Luther King Day tea ceremony in the Japanese tea room on W&L’s campus. There will be three 30-minute sessions at 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. Since seating is limited to 20 participants per session and there is no automated waitlist, those registering are asked to cancel their reservations if their plans change. Register at https://calendly.com/mwlu/tea_mlk24 and learn more about W&L’s tea room at https://tearoom.wlu.edu.
Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. in Evans Hall. This event allows community members to gather to reflect on the lessons of Dr. King’s life and work. Each year, a range of leaders from both the W&L campus community and the Lexington community offer a brief commentary on their views of King’s legacy.
W&L Hillel and the Class of 1994 Office of Inclusion and Engagement invite all members of the W&L and Lexington community to a Shabbat dinner and service honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King on Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Hillel House Sanctuary. Seating is limited so those planning to attend should register in advance.
On Jan. 20, W&L’s African Society will host its annual African Society Fashion Show and Dance at 7 p.m. in Evans Hall. The Lexington and Rockbridge County community is invited to come see fashion from all around the continent of Africa and enjoy African-inspired dances. Registration is also required for this event.
To register for the Shabbat dinner or the fashion show visit the Class of 1994 Office of Inclusion and Engagement programs and events website at https://my.wlu.edu/ office-of-inclusion-and-engagement/programs- and-events/mlk-week.
