MLK Week of Service / Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

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Dreaming, Servicing, & Leading: A Continuation of Dr. King's Vision

Immerse yourself in this multifaceted event where you can enjoy good food, learn new things about Dr. King, and participate in some service-oriented activities.

Monday, January 19

Bissinger, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Multimedia Exhibit Curated by the Staff of the Samuel C. Williams Library

Explore a multimedia exhibit to learn more about the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through archival photos, newspaper articles, video, print books, e-books, library databases, and an online research guide.

Daily: Tuesday, January 20 through Friday, January 30

Mary Stuart Stevens Baird Room (Library, 1st floor), 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MLK Drop-in Service Stations

Make a difference on YOUR schedule. Whether you have 5 minutes or a few hours, your time and efforts will make an impact. Complete 4 service projects and be entered to win a prize!

Tuesday, January 20

UCC Gallery Room and Student Commons, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Equality Issue

Hosted by the Black Student Union, this event will be a teach-in on the civil rights movement and Dr. King's legacy, with a creative component!

Wednesday, January 21

UCC Gallery Room, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

MLK Drop-in Service Stations

Make a difference on YOUR schedule. Whether you have 5 minutes or a few hours, your time and efforts will make an impact. Complete 4 service projects and be entered to win a prize!

Wednesday, January 21

UCC Gallery Room and Student Commons, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Blood Drive

Save a life and donate blood with RWJ Barnabas Health. Blood donations help our surrounding communities directly.

Thursday, January 22

UCC Gallery Room, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Beloved Community Scholar Panel

Join this scholar-led panel discussion on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for the Beloved Community, its historical context and implications today.

Thursday, January 22

UCC Tech Flex Auditorium, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

MLK Keynote, Oratorical Contest Awards and Dinner

Join the celebration recognizing the winners of the 2026 MLK Oratorical Contest! This community dinner will feature student performances and a keynote by Michael N. Weaver, Jr.

Thursday, January 22

UCC Tech Flex Auditorium, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Women of the Movement: Service, Leadership and Care

This educational service event honors the often-overlooked women of the Civil Rights Movement whose leadership and organizing sustained the struggle for justice, while creating space for courageous dialogue and hands-on service.

Friday, January 23

UCC Gallery Room, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

MLK Drop-in Service Stations

Make a difference on YOUR schedule. Whether you have 5 minutes or a few hours, your time and efforts will make an impact. Complete 4 service projects and be entered to win a prize!

Friday, January 23

UCC Gallery Room and Student Commons, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.

All week: Feed the Flock Meal Swipe Donation Drive. Any Stevens community member with a meal plan may choose to donate up to 10% of their meal swipes. Meal swipes donated to Feed the Flock will be added to a community swipe bank to help address food insecurity on the Stevens campus. Click here to donate!

Register on DuckLink and contact [email protected] with questions.