2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Indiana University Bloomington

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2016 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Celebration

A Call to All

Courage. Understanding. Justice. Education. Inclusiveness. Service.

These are the principles that guided the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his work as a leader of the civil rights movement. They’re values shared by Indiana University, expressed in and out of the classroom at IU every day. Students, faculty, staff, community members — everyone has a role to play.

For nearly 20 years, IU has brought together students, faculty, staff and Bloomington community members in celebration of Dr. King. But it’s taken the work of many Hoosiers to get to where we are today.

Learn More About MLK Jr. Celebration and IU

Get Involved

For decades, IU’s MLK Jr. Celebration festivities have provided opportunities for all to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. Whether you’re a student, a member of our faculty or staff or part of the Bloomington community, YOU can champion the values of equality, respect and friendship that Dr. King so eloquently called for in his great dream for America.

Nominate for the Building Bridges Award

Recognize someone who promotes the legacy, vision and spirit of Dr. King at IU or in the Bloomington community.

Volunteer for A Day On

Find an arts or cultural event, service project or educational opportunity. There’s something for everyone!

Submit Your Events

Cross promote your events, programs and celebrations through IU Bloomington's official Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration calendar.

Something for Everyone

There are countless ways you can take part in IU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Educational activities … riveting guest speakers … community engagement … cultural immersion trips … service learning … music and theater performances … the list goes on and on.

There’s so much going on that we need your help to capture it all!

See the IU MLK Day Event Calendar

Attend the Leadership Breakfast

It's all about nourishment, conversation and celebration. The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Leadership Breakfast is an annual tradition bringing together people from throughout IU and the Bloomington community. This year noted journalist and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien will deliver the event’s keynote address.

RSVP to the Leadership Breakfast