Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is a federal holiday designated by Congress as a national day of service—truly a “day on, not a day off.” At Stevens, we honor Dr. King’s enduring legacy with a full Week of Service, taking place January 19–23, 2026. This 5th annual initiative invites students, faculty, staff, and alumni to engage more deeply in service, learning, and reflection.
Throughout the week, guest speakers and facilitators will explore the power of community action in advancing equality, justice, and social change. Volunteers will also partner with local organizations, putting Dr. King’s call to serve directly into practice. Our featured event—the annual MLK Oratorical Contest and Keynote Address—will bring the community together to uplift student voices and hear powerful perspectives inspired by Dr. King’s teachings.
Together, these experiences are designed to help participants:
Articulate the significance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and understand how service and social action contribute to equality and justice today.
Explain the concept of the Beloved Community and examine its relevance for building inclusive communities of belonging.
Reflect on their own values and lived experiences to better understand how personal purpose shapes their approach to community engagement.
Identify one meaningful way to contribute to a more connected and caring community.
We encourage all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, and alumni—to register, participate, and honor Dr. King’s lasting impact through action and service.
For questions, please contact [email protected].
We encourage all students, faculty, staff, and alumni to join in celebrating Dr. King’s lasting impact through action and service by registering for our main events!
MLK Week of Service is brought to you by the Office of Student Culture and Belonging in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs, Office of Residential Education, Development and Alumni Events, University Relations, Schaefer School of Engineering and Science, School of Business, School of Humanities Arts and Sciences, and College of Professional Education.
Stevens Institute of Technology strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. Please contact Liliana Delman at [email protected] or 201-216-5624 with any disability-related or allergy-related accommodation requests or questions. Advance notice may be necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
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