The Highlander

Issue date: 2/9/09 Section: News

Media Credit: Angela Shugarts, Staff Reporter MARCH FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Several students made use of their holiday last Monday, Jan. 19 to take part in a nationwide "Marade," a "march" and "parade" in one. Denver hosted one the largest "Marades" in the country, noted a CBS4 news report "Thousands March In Denver's MLK Marade." [Click to enlarge]

This News article was published in the January 26 issue of the Highlander.

At the beginning of every spring semester, the Regis community gathers together to commemorate the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Beginning last Monday, Jan. 19, Regis students, faculty, and staff continued this yearly tradition by participating in a Marade, a "parade" and "march" in honor of MLK.

"The goal of this week is to remember the life and legacy of Dr. King," said Sandra Mitchell, assistant provost for diversity, and to "be aware of MLK and his significance and how it ties into present times, so people don't forget," added Tom Micek, programming coordinator for Student Activities.

The events for the week were sponsored by various groups on campus including Student Activities, the Multicultural Awareness Committee (MAC), Peace and Justice, the Black Student Alliance and the Diversity office.

The week kicked off with a group of about 30 students taking the Regis vans to local business The Whole Enchilada for a hearty mexican breakfast, providing participants with the fuel needed to march in the Marade at City Park. (The Whole Enchilada is located on 52nd and Tennyson). The morning ended when students were provided with lunch by the students at Romero House.

Transporting Regis students to the Marade is a tradition Dave Law, director of Student Activities, remembers for at least 7 years now. This replication of a historic Civil Rights Movement event set the tone for President Obama's Inauguration the following day.

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