For the first time in the university’s history, students will have Martin Luther King Jr. Day off. The university will be officially closed.
Celebrated on Jan. 18, the university will also host a breakfast on Jan. 19 to honor Marin Luther King Jr’s legacy.
According to a DePaul University Facebook post, DePaul decided the university will be closed beginning in 2016 to allow faculty to adjust class curriculum accordingly.
St. Paul’s Church, located between Orchard St. and Fullerton Ave., is also hosting a one mile walk benefitting UCAN, a violence prevention initiative in Chicago. The walk is meant to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. and take a stand against violence. The walk will be held Jan. 17 at 5 p.m.