On Sunday, Jan.18, The University of Scranton will once again host the Greater Scranton MLK Commission\u2019s annual dinner. This event strives to give voice to and emphasize the importance of positive community and racial relations in all aspects of life through education, programming, and special events. It is an opportunity to celebrate the life, legacy and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The annual celebration and awards dinner will take place on Sunday, beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the University\u2019s DeNaples Center McIllhenny Ballroom.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s program theme is \u201cWhere Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?\u201d and will feature keynote speakers,\u00a0U. Melissa Anyiwo, Ph.D., associate professor of history and director of Black Studies at The University of Scranton and\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Yerodin Lucas, Ph.D.,\u00a0assistant professor in the School of Social Work at\u00a0Marywood University. University President Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., will provide an opening welcome. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The University will sponsor a table; members of the University community interested in attending are directed to contact Julie Schumacher Cohen in Community Relations at julie.cohen@scranton.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n