Dear Members of the Monmouth University Community:
Today we pause to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his shining example of social activism. Dr. King’s commitment to social justice and racial equality should inspire all of us at Monmouth to consider the weight of our words and the impact of our actions as we pursue a more equitable and more inclusive community.
To this end, I hope you will join the university community on Wednesday, January 26 to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy at the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Lecture in Social Justice, featuring Black feminist scholar, author, and poet, Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs.
We must continue to commit ourselves to carrying out Dr. King’s dream of building a country and a community free from bias, bigotry, racism, and hate. Thanks to ongoing efforts on our campus to foster a truly inclusive community – a community grounded in learning, service, and distinction – I am hopeful for the semester ahead.
Enjoy the holiday!
Dr. Patrick F. Leahy
President