Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza

The best-known gathering place on campus is named for famous civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is the geographic center of campus, located west of the Student Services building and south of the Marshall Center (student union). The scenic plaza is a favorite spot for students, faculty and staff alike. It has a trellised colonnade, fountain, reflecting pool, two walkways bordered by palm trees and stone tablets carved with a significant portion of King's "I Have a Dream" speech. The plaza is the locale for functions such as multicultural fairs, concerts, flea markets, job fairs and showcases.