Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Luncheon
Keeping Joy, Faith and “The Dream†Alive in Uncertain Times
Jan. 29, 2026
This program honors and reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through dialogue centered on
resilience, faith, justice and collective well-being.
Kent Student Center Ballroom
Doors Open: 11:15 a.m.
Program: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
PROGRAM MC
Yvonna Washington-Greer, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President
Division of Student Life
featured moderator and panelists
Moderator
Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development & Leadership
Panelists
Rev. Ryan Johanning
Executive Director, Interfaith Campus Ministry
Marteece’ D. Waters
Resource Specialist, Office of University Outreach & Engagement
Sarah Schmidt, Ph.D.
Director, Washington Program in National Issues; Assistant Professor, Political Science
Sponsored by:
The Office of the President
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging
Event Contact:
University Events
330-672-2235
universityevents@kent.edu
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