more than a day
MLK Day 2024
“We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
One of the pillars on which our university is built is engaged citizenship. We are part of Flint, just as Flint is part of us. Service to our Flint and Genesee County community is a year-round priority for us. On Monday, January 15, 2024, we will have an opportunity to continue our relationship with our community partners and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we have every year since 1995.
We are happy to offer an in-person breakfast keynote speaker session with Egypt Otis, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the University Center Michigan Rooms. Egypt is a proud UM-Flint graduate and Comma Bookstore & Social Hub owner. In addition, she is also a dedicated culture worker, activist, devoted parent and an accomplished author of children’s books. Everyone is invited to attend the breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m.
I hope that you will be able to participate in our keynote speaker program and in the many enriching volunteer opportunities later in this semester to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteers Opportunities
Community Partner | Number of Volunteers Needed | Volunteer Time | Scope of Work | Registration Link |
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint | 10 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Light cleaning, organizing, and sorting supplies. Possibly some decorating. | Register Here |
Crossover Downtown Outreach Ministry | 10 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Details coming soon | Register Here |
Habitat for Humanity | 20 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Details coming soon | Register Here |
United Way | 50 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Packaging meals to help address hunger in Genesee County | Register Here |
Michigan Blood | 24 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Donate Blood | Register Here |
No-sew blanket | Open house style | 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Tie no-sew blankets (the blankets will be given to the disadvantage population in the Flint community) | Tie no-sew blankets (the blankets will be given to the disadvantaged population in the Flint community) |
MLK Committee Co-Chairs
Gary Ashley – Co-Chair and Service Site Coordinator
Office of Engaged Learning Program Manager
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David J. Luke – Co-Chair
Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chief Diversity Officer
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