Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Community Celebration
Community Celebration
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration
January 16, 2024
The public is invited to the 18th annual MLK Community Celebration
MNU honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during our Gathering Chapel, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. Join MNU students, faculty, staff and community leaders at this event.
Each year MNU presents its Martin Luther King, Jr. Living Legacy Award to an individual who represents the values of Dr. King’s legacy. In addition, diversity activities at MNU are highlighted, and recipients of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Leader Scholar scholarship program are announced. MNU established this scholarship program for persons from diverse ethnicities who wish to emulate Dr. King’s passion for learning and servant leadership. MNU Leader Scholars maintain their scholarship award by demonstrating academic and leadership qualities during their university studies. Sponsors of this event help support diversity activities on campus.
2024 SPEAKER & LIVING LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENT
Major John Roland has served in the Olathe Police Department since 1995. Roland has fulfilled a number of roles including tactical support unit member, field training officer, patrol supervisor, school resource officer supervisor and public information officer. Since his 2019 promotion to major, Roland has commanded the Support Services Division, Investigations Division, and currently the Patrol Division.
A recent graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy Session #288, he is the father of two daughters, Keylee (13) and Kamryn (11). John enjoys spending time off with family and being an active servant at Nexus Church. He is a 2004 graduate of MNU.
2024 Sponsors
UNITY COMMITMENT
City of Olathe
Olathe Medical Center
FAITH COMMITMENT
Olathe Chamber of Commerce
HOPE COMMITMENT
Harlan C. Parker Insurance Agency
Johnson County NAACP
KC District Church of the Nazarene
Precision Printing
FREEDOM COMMITMENT
Johnson County Funeral Chapel