Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had already won the Nobel Peace Prize when he spoke before a standing-room-only audience in SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium March 17, 1966. Each year, SMU honors the life and legacy of the slain civil rights leader with special Dream Week events.
SMU’s Office of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement (SCIE) invites everyone to join these Dream Week events:
Wednesday, January 19
Unity Circle
A celebration and reflection of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Noon to 1 p.m.
Main Quad flagpole
Friday, January 21
Screening of the award-winning film, Selma.
6 p.m.
Hughes-Trigg Student Center
Saturday, January 22
Day of service honors Dr. King’s life of service by lending a hand to local nonprofits.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hughes-Trigg Student Center Ballroom A/B
Learn more about Dr. King’s visit to SMU.
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Dream Week: Reflection, celebration and service
SMU’s annual Dream Week will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Office of Social Change and Intercultural Engagement invites everyone to join the traditional Unity Circle Wednesday, January 19, at noon at the Main Quad flagpole and the day of service Saturday, January 22.