The 36th Annual Washington University Danforth Campus
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
Monday, January 16, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Graham Chapel
Theme: Dr. King’s concept of the Beloved Community.
Student Co-Hosts:
Raevyn Ferguson, Association of Black Students, President
Miriam Silberman, Student Union, President
Greetings
Beverly Wendland, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Remarks
Andrew D. Martin, Ph.D., Washington University Chancellor
Keynote Speaker:
Geoff K. Ward, Ph.D., Professor of African and African-American Studies, Faculty Affiliate in Sociology and American Culture Studies, and Director of the WashU & Slavery Project
Performances:
Black Anthology, WUSTL student-run performance arts show celebrating Black culture and the Washington University Concert Choir
Award Presentations:
Presentation of the Rosa L. Parks Award for Meritorious Service to
Dr. Kelvin Adams and Dr. Deidra Thomas-Murray
Closing Remarks:
Rev. Callista Isabelle, Director for Religious, Spiritual and Ethical Life
Reception: Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee, 2022-2023:
Brenda Archie (Arts & Sciences)
Adam Brok (Campus Life)
Jacqueline Carter (Olin Business School)
Rudolph Clay, Jr. (University Libraries)
Phyllis Jackson (Campus Life-Event Management)
Ashley June Moore (College of Arts & Sciences)