January 28, 2026
A black-and-white image of Reuben May smiling at the camera.

Sociology's department head, Dr. Reuben A. Buford May, was the invited speaker for this year's MLK Lecture at the Illini Union on January 21, 2026. The recording of his lecture, entitled "Pack Your Bags: It's Time for Some Action," is available for viewing here.