Celebração do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Segunda-feira, janeiro 19, 2026
Each year, Goshen College honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by holding an all-school study day, emphasizing the values and ideals that characterized King’s work.
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
2026 Theme: Inherent Worth of All
Speaker(s): Dr. Steven D. Parker and Professional Guests
About the speaker: Dr. Steven D. Parker
Dr. Steven D. Parker (he/him) is a transdisciplinary researcher-practitioner-leader in the fields of postsecondary education, government, and mental health. As a social worker, he has years of experience working alongside folx who are underrepresented, underserved, and marginalized across the nation. He has centered his work as a psychotherapist around individuals who live with neurodevelopmental dis/Abilities as well as trauma-based dis/Abilities. Leveraging critical praxis, Dr. Parker has served as an executive administrator in postsecondary education and government where he has strategically focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, social and racial justice (DEIA+). His work includes critical strategies that address systemic disparities while reconstructing systems to omit oppression.
Programação do dia
Segunda-feira, janeiro 19, 2026
The following events are free and open to the public.
- Convocation: 10 – 11:15 a.m., Church-Chapel (livestream)
- Final Celebration: 3:15 – 4 p.m., Recreation-Fitness Center
Students and employees are also invited to engage in workshops on Monday. More information coming.
- 1 Sessão: 1-2 pm
- 2 Sessão: 2: 15-3: 15 pm