马丁·路德·金. 学习日
开幕主题演讲直播
威尼斯人平台 will present its annual 马丁·路德·金. 学习日 周一,简. 15. The theme of the 2024 event is “社区的勇气.” Join fellow students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to celebrate the legacy of Dr. 马丁·路德·金.
充满灵感的一天, 反射, and community involvement awaits as we pay tribute to the impactful teachings of Dr. 王. Those who have registered are encouraged to join the keynote address, 积极参与工作坊, and take advantage of service opportunities. 另外, Kids Korner will offer activities catering to children of various ages!
主旨发言人
托拜厄斯·斯皮尔斯博士.D.
Assistant Dean, Diversity, Equity, & 包含官
Biological Sciences Division, University of Chicago
小弗雷德里克·查尔斯体育场., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of 英语
Affiliate, Institute for Racial Justice
芝加哥洛约拉大学
服务
As part of our MLK学习日 service initiative, we are excited to engage in two hands-on projects that reflect Dr. 马丁·路德·金.’s commitment to community and compassion. 今年, we will create cozy fleece hats for 俄亥俄大道小学 students, offering warmth and care during the winter months. 同时, we are extending our impact by assembling baskets of essential cleaning supplies for 明星的房子 residents. Join us on this meaningful day as we come together to honor Dr. 王’s legacy through these hands-on service projects, 培养团结, and making a positive impact on both 俄亥俄大道小学 students and 明星的房子 residents.
Participate in 服务 Projects
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Convergent 媒体 Center 121
2 – 3:30 p.m., Convergent 媒体 Center 121
俄亥俄大道小学 School, 是哥伦布市学校的一部分, serves kindergarten through fifth grade, including a special needs preschool and two Head Start classrooms. The dedicated staff strives to create a home with the feel of a big, extended family. 威尼斯人平台n that all students are on the free breakfast and lunch program due to poverty and often come from broken families facing numerous barriers, meeting their basic needs is a significant struggle. We are passionately committed to doing whatever we can for the students and families in our charge.
俄亥俄大道小学 is grateful to community partners who help with “Weekend Food Boxes,’” dentists who come to school for check-ups, volunteer reading tutors every week, and even barbers and beauticians who provide haircuts.
明星的房子 is a social service agency operating Central Ohio’s only drop-in center for youth ages 14-24 experiencing homelessness. 在中心, youth have immediate access to food, 服装, 卫生用品, 洗衣设施, 淋浴, 一个安全的地方, along with services such as therapy, 病例管理, 住房, 运输, 卫生保健, 就业, 教育, 依赖的服务, 法律援助, 政府福利, 和身份证. 另外, 明星的房子 is the nation’s only drop-in center hosting continuous best-practice research.
明星的房子, in collaboration with the Finance Fund and Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, jointly owns and operates Carol Stewart Village (CSV), an affordable neighborhood for young adults (18-24) coming out of homelessness, featuring on-site programs and services. CSV is the only 住房 village of its kind in Central Ohio for college-age youth exiting homelessness.
研讨会
Join us in sharing knowledge and contributing to a vibrant learning environment through 90-minute workshops designed around the theme "社区的勇气."
虚拟车间
社区的勇气: Community 引领ers Speak
桑德拉·H. 快速
朱莉安娜·斯梅克牧师
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Building upon the 2022 MLK学习日, two seasoned community leaders will delve into courage, sharing insights on modeling and imparting antiracism skills. They will highlight efforts in building change capacity and fostering inclusive networks, uniting diverse communities for a more just society. Engaging in audience dialogue, participants can discover additional community justice networks and explore collaborative opportunities in pursuit of shared goals. Join us to glean valuable experiences, 促进关系, and contribute to the collective journey toward justice and equity.
学生志愿者
资本’s 33rd annual MLK学习日 has been designed to be both 教育al and enlightening. Student volunteers have the chance to engage in workshops, 讨论, and activities that broaden their understanding of social justice issues, inspiring a commitment to value and respect individuals from all backgrounds. Volunteering on this day allows you to be a part of something bigger than yourself and contribute to the ongoing work of making the world a more just and equitable place.