Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Closure (Jan. 19) and Celebration (Jan. 28)

January 12, 2026 Claire Graman
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. waves to supporters at a rally in Washington, DC

EUGENE, Ore. — Lane Community College will be closed to the public to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19. No classes will be held and no services will be available, unless otherwise announced by a department or program. For more information, see the academic calendar online at: lanecc.edu/calendar

Every year, Lane hosts an expert speaker whose work embodies Dr. King's legacy of civil rights, equality, and Black History. This year, we're delighted to host acclaimed vocalist Lizz Wright who will perform Jan. 28th from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Ragozzino Theatre. Learn more about Wright and register for the event at lanecc.edu/MLK

Media Contact
Jenna McCulley, Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications
Email
mcculleyj@lanecc.edu

Lane Community College educates over 17,000 students annually at six locations across Lane County and online. Students and alumni from all 50 states and 79 countries create more than an $675 million dollar impact on the local economy, helping to support more than 8,900 local jobs. Lane provides affordable, quality, professional technical and college transfer programs; business development and employee training; academic, language and life skills development; and lifelong personal development and enrichment courses.