Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an official university holiday, which means no courses will be held. This makes it an ideal time to find a way to volunteer in your community — living up to the day's ethos as a national day of service which calls all Americans to consider it "a day on, not a day off." There are multiple opportunities to learn more about MLK's legacy and find your own way to serve, both on campus and off.
On Campus MLK Events
Honor MLK with the SMC
Friay, Jan. 12 | 10:30 a.m. - noon | UC Lounge
Join the Student Multicultural Center the UC from 10:30 a.m. to noon to learn more about MLK, enter a drawing for a book to read more about his life and grab a snack! We look forward to seeing you!
MLK: Write for Rights
Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | UC Lounge
There is a quiet power in writing letters. Pacific University invites you to bring this power to bear on global injustice in the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King's letter writing. Join the Tom McCall Center for Civic Engagement and the OEDIA office on Jan. 16 (when classes are back in session) for treats and letter writing in support of Amnesty International's Write for Rights. Learn more
Off Campus MLK Events
West Tuality Habitat for Humanity
Monday, Jan. 15 | 9 a.m.-noon
The West Tuality Habitat for Humanity has created a special volunteer opportunity, and Pacific students, faculty and staff are invited! At this event you will learn about MLK & The King Center’s connections to Habitat for Humanity, participate in a tool clinic to learn new skills, and more.
Learn more and note that an RSVP is required.
SOLVE Oregon
Monday, Jan. 15 | Multiple times and locations
SOLVE invites you to celebrate Dr. King with a day of service at Irving Park in NE Portland, or join other volunteer projects. Please note, registration may be required.
Additional volunteer opportunities can be found on Hands on Greater Portland and Volunteer Match. If you have a favorite nonprofit, chances are they will be hosting something too! Now would be a great time to check their website or reach out to ask how you can help.
Happy MLK Day, and thank you to the Pacific University community for everything you do to honor Dr. King's enduring legacy this year.