Schedule for James Madison University’s 2026 MLK Week. January 21: Keynote Speaker Donzaleigh Abernathy at 6:30 PM in Wilson Hall. January 22: Oratorical Competition from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in Taylor Down Under. January 23: Brunch and Service Day with NAACP from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Union 256. The image also displays the JMU logo and a badge marking the 40th anniversary of the Center for Multicultural Student Services.

2026 Oratorical Contest Participation Is Open!

Oratorical Guidelines

If you are interested in participating in the MLK Jr. Oratorical Contest, please visit this link to complete
the Microsoft Form by Friday, December 12, 2025: https://bit.ly/MLKJr2026OratoricalContest 

Once interest to enter has been received, you will be added to the MLK Jr. 2026 Canvas Classroom within 48 hours where you will be required to submit your speech by the deadline.   

Contact Us:
For more information, email multicultural@jmu.edu or call 540-568-6636.

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Center for Multicultural Student Services
Student Success Center
MSC 3504
738 South Mason Street
Room 1312
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Email Us
540/568-6636
Fax: 540/568-3360