January 20, 2026
Ferris State’s march commemorating Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. postponed, but discussion, choir performance will continue

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. —
Ferris State University’s march in commemoration of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
has been postponed because of inclement weather, but speakers and a choir performance
will continue indoors as planned.
The march portion of the university’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration has
been postponed until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 due to a frostbite advisory.
However, the community gathering is still planned for 3 p.m. in the ballrooms of the
David Eisler Center, 805 Campus Drive.
A guest speaker will define and discuss Dr. King’s quote, “Beloved Community.” The Ferris State choir will perform with singer Avalon Cutts-Jones.
A guest speaker will define and discuss Dr. King’s quote, “Beloved Community.” The Ferris State choir will perform with singer Avalon Cutts-Jones.
For those who are unable to attend in person, the event will also be live-streamed
via Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/92640455978
