MTSU will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. No classes will be held.

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, march on Washington, D.C. MTSU students and others will celebrate King’s memory during a Jan. 21 candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense Archives)

MTSU will reopen and classes will resume at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22.

The university’s traditional MLK celebration and candlelight vigil will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Student Union Ballroom.

During the holiday weekend:

• The James E. Walker Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19; 2-10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20; and closed Jan.21.
• The Student Union will have varying hours; visit www.mtsu.edu/mtunions or call 615-898-5121 for more information.
• The Campus Recreation Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 19, noon- 6 p.m. Jan. 20 and closed Jan. 21.
• MT Dining/Aramark food locations and operating hours are available on the MTSU app or at https://mtsu.campusdish.com.

— Randy Weiler (randy.weiler@mtsu.edu)