30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
This celebration is a significant and symbolic event in the East Stroudsburg Community as it is the largest program in the area honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Through the years, the program has expanded in size unifying over 400 people from the community on MLK’s Day of Observance.
The program itself has transformed to include components such as the MLK Award, the Wayne & Julianna V. Bolt Art Contest in which students from all high schools within Monroe County are encouraged to participate and all entries will be displayed at the event, a keynote speaker, musical performances, the Boddie Scholarship Award, and ESU’s official Day of Service in honor Dr. King.
Since its inception, 64 Mary Gertrude Smith Boddie Scholarships have been awarded to ESU students and a total of 79 MLK community and university awards have been presented.
This is will be an event you don’t want to miss!
This year's celebration will be held Monday, January 18, 2027 at 8 a.m. This year’s breakfast will be held at University Center Ball Room, 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg. The theme of this year’s breakfast is “The time is always right to do what is right.”
Assistance or Special Accommodations
For assistance or special accommodations, please contact Lyesha Fleming, lfleming@esu.edu or (570) 422-3896. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, services for physical, cognitive, visual or auditory assistance.
Artist Reception
Join us for an artist reception to view the work of the Julianna V. Bolt Art Content Participants.
Monday, January 18, 2027
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Phyllis and Jerry Rubin Art Gallery
University Center, Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA.
Contact Us
Campus Address
University Center 332
(570) 422-3896
Director, Center for Student Engagement & Belonging
L. Jamila Fleming
lfleming@esu.edu
