"Having the day a holiday gives a good opportunity for the university and the community to work together. We will join forces with the community programs which already exist. I expect the traditional programs, such as the Department of Afro-American Affairs' breakfast to continue."
"There are three excellent ways to celebrate his life and contributions: education, meditation and communication. I find it important to review his education, his process of intellectual growth and his commitment to excellence. Meditation requires giving serious thought and reflection to his ideas. Communication leads me to reach out to people from all backgrounds, so I not only communicate, but interact with others."
"If one 'really' wants to celebrate King, celebrate him daily! Stop talking about King and do something about adding to his legacy! That doesn't mean distorting his comments or reducing him to a 'dreamer.'
The passion, courage, determination, vision, persistence and commitment to 'what's right' that characterized King flows through my veins every day."
"Campus events should reflect Dr. King's dream of equality for all and people being judged by the content of the heart, not by the color of their skin. But as long as events are mostly attended by African Americans, no strides will be made. The most important thing is to change the attitude. People must want to change."
"Ideas that come to mind are to encourage faculty to devote discussion time to social issues during the week of the MLK celebration; sponsor a panel discussion of social issues within academic or administrative units; and encourage students, faculty and staff to attend the events that are planned by the Planning Committee."
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