MLK Day ON! A Day of Service

The MLK Day of Service for students and employees will consist of interactive and training sessions in the morning with community service opportunities in the afternoon. The current schedule is listed below with more information to come:

• 9-10 a.m. Welcome & Keynote with short video of MLK speech and explanation of day. Seiberling Gymnasium
• 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rotating Sessions -- Various sessions are offered throughout the morning so pick ones that are of interest.

10-10:30 a.m.

• Panel Discussion -- MLK Speech and Discussion. Adams 104
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Jeopardy. What is white privilege? This session will be in Jeopardy style as we go over terms, ideas and information related to diversity. Adams 204

10-11 a.m.

• Safe Zone Training -- Training on making offices, Heidelberg and the campus a safe space. Adams 201

10-11:30 a.m.

• Green Dot Training (not for students) -- training on Green Dot and how you can help. Herbster Chapel

10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

• Quite/Reflection Space – If you need to stop and reflect or take a break during one of the time blocks, Campus Center 120 will be the place to take a break.

10:40-11:10 a.m.

• Reading of MLK’s Letter from the Birmingham Jail -- theatre students will be performing a reading of MLK's letter. Gundlach Theatre
• "I have a Dream" Relay - Presenting the speech in a relay format. Adams 102
• Be a Workplace Ally TED Talk and Discussion - We will watch the TED talk and discuss key points. Adams 101

11 a.m.-12:00 p.m

• Safe Zone Training – Training on making offices, Heidelberg and the campus a safe space. Adams 201

11:20-11:50 a.m.

• Panel Discussion- of MLK Speech. Adams 104
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Jeopardy. This session will be in Jeopardy style as we go over terms, ideas and information related to diversity. Adams 204
• Be a Workplace Ally TED Talk and Discussion - We will watch the TED talk and discuss key points. Adams 101

12-12:30 p.m.

• Reading of MLK’s Letter from the Birmingham Jail -- theatre students will be performing a reading of MLK's letter. Gundlach Theatre

12:00-1:30 p.m. -- Lunch in Hoernemann (Cost will be covered by event)

1:30-4 p.m.

On-Campus Volunteer Opportunities:

• Writing Letters to Soldiers/Veterans and nursing home residents - Owen Center
• Making No-sew Blankets for Active Duty Soldiers/Veterans - Campus Center 220
• Professional Dress Closet Planning (Collection of professional dress items: blouses, ties, dress pants, socks, shoes) - UHall 204
• Hygiene Closet Planning (Collection of hygiene products: shampoo, hand sanitizer, deodorant, etc.) - Campus Center 125
• Food Drive - Campus Center 120

On-Campus Alternative Opportunity:

• Showing of the Film "13th" - Frost Lecture Hall

Off-Campus Volunteer Opportunities:

• Elmwood (Visit with residents, play games, one on one interactions)
• Friedman Village (Paint residents nails, do room visits)
• The Hub (Helping out)
• United Way (Painting)
• Ritz Theatre (Cleaning)
• Good Shepherd Home (Play games with residents)
• Tiffin Church of the Nazarene (Cleaning/Painting)
• Stein Hospice (Office work/cleaning)
• Seneca County Job & Family Services (hanging flyers at area business locations)
• Allen Eiry Center (Clean & Organize Library/buses)
• Franciscan Earth & Literacy Center (Deep cleaning of classroom)
• Bloomville United Methodist Church (Deep cleaning kitchen and washing windows)

6:30-9:30pm

Continue Your MLK Jr. Day ON! Experience:

• School of Music & Theatre Honor Festival Concert - Ohl Concert Hall: 6:30 p.m.
• Faith United Methodist Church Community Celebration - 7:15 p.m.
• Theatre Reading of “The Exonerated” - Gundlach Theatre: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.