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2024 MLK Commemoration

Commemorating MLK Day

App State will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday honoring the civil rights leader. The university’s annual MLK Day programming will take place in January and February this year.

Schedule of events

Jan
15
MLK Day
Jan. 15, 2024

App State will be closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the national holiday honoring the civil rights leader. The university will celebrate MLK Day with programming in January and February.

The Leadership & Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan
24
The Leadership & Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Community-Engaged Leadership

Jan. 24, 2024
5:30 - 7 p.m.

Join us for an opportunity to develop your understanding of leadership through the lens of Civil Rights, inspired by the leadership style of Martin Luther King, Jr. During this workshop, individuals will understand how MLK led and inspired the Civil Rights movement, and will be able to incorporate his leadership into their own practice. Each participant will walk away with components of his leadership philosophy that they can use as they grow as leaders. Registration is required.

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MLK Day Lunch, Conversation, and Book Signing with William T. Lewis Sr. (Hickory)
Jan
25
MLK Day Lunch, Conversation, and Book Signing with William T. Lewis Sr. (Hickory)

Office of Diversity

Jan. 25, 2024
12 - 1:30 p.m.

Join us for lunch, conversation, and the book signing of Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie by guest speaker William T. Lewis at the Hickory Campus Atrium.

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MLK Day Dinner, Conversation, and Book Signing with William T. Lewis Sr.
Jan
25
MLK Day Dinner, Conversation, and Book Signing with William T. Lewis Sr.

Office of Diversity

Jan. 25, 2024
5:30 - 7 p.m.

Join us for dinner, conversation, and book signing with William T. Lewis, the author of Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie, at the Boone Campus PSU Solarium.

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MLK Day Conversation and Coffee with William T. Lewis Sr. (Staff and Faculty)
Jan
26
MLK Day Conversation and Coffee with William T. Lewis Sr. (Staff and Faculty)

Office of Diversity

Jan. 26, 2024
9 - 10:30 a.m.

Staff and Faculty, join us for Conversation and coffee with William T. Lewis Sr., the author of Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie.

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'Mobilize the Mountains' Day of Service
Feb
24
'Mobilize the Mountains' Day of Service

Community-Engaged Leadership

Feb. 24, 2024
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Get to know the High Country by stepping out into the Boone community and donating a few hours of your time at a local non-profit. Volunteers will meet in the CEL Outreach Center (PSU 138) at 9:00am for service kickoff, serve at a local nonprofit from 10:00-1:00, and return to campus for lunch and reflection, ending by 2:00pm. Lunch and transportation will be provided.

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Black History Month at App State

Black History Month
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Black History Month
February 2024

App State will celebrate Black History Month in February 2024 to recognize the many important contributions that Black people have made to our institution, our community and our nation. This monthlong celebration will include a wide variety of activities and events.

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Black History Month
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Black History Month
February 2024

App State will celebrate Black History Month in February 2024 to recognize the many important contributions that Black people have made to our institution, our community and our nation. This monthlong celebration will include a wide variety of activities and events.

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Black History Month
Feb
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Black History Month
February 2024

App State will celebrate Black History Month in February 2024 to recognize the many important contributions that Black people have made to our institution, our community and our nation. This monthlong celebration will include a wide variety of activities and events.

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About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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