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Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration

Martin Luther King, Jr.
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

Photo of Olathe Police Major John RolandMajor 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