Unity Week aims to challenge perspectives on matters of diversity, inclusivity, and solidarity in an evolving social climate. Unity Week 2023 marks the 43rd annual Unity Week celebration at Ball State University.

The week of events is planned by student organization leaders and professional staff from across the university. Since 1980, Unity Week remains dedicated to unifying the Ball State community through enlightening social, cultural, and educational events.

Unity Week 2023 Schedule of Events

Monday, January 16:

  • MLK Celebration Breakfast at 9:00 am Student Center Cardinal Hall
  • MLK March at 11:30 am Start at the Student Center

Tuesday, January 17:

  • MLK Speaker at 7 pm Chloe Barnes Pruis Hall
    View the livestream here

Wednesday, January 18:

  • Disability Services Training at 3 pm Forum Room
  • Samuel Sirmons Speaker at 4 pm Unified Media Lab Art and Journalism Building (second floor)
  • Queer Monologues at 8 pm Pruis Hall

Thursday, January 19:

  • Asian Student Union Sushi Night at 5 pm Multicultural Center
  • HRL Habitat for Humanity Service Project 1-4 pm

Friday, January 20:

  • Latinxpalooza at 7 pm Student Center Cardinal Hall
  • Friday Night Film Works at 9 pm Pruis Hall

Saturday, January 21:

  • Beneficence Leadership Conference 9 am-3 pm Student Center
  • Unify the Night 8 pm-12 am Student Center

Sunday, January 22

  • Black Student Association Unity Pageant at 7 pm Pruis Hall