January 17, 2011 marked the 25th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. This Day of Service was first launched in 1986 as an opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. The Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and bridges barriers based on the vision Dr. King set forth.
On January 14, 2011, UMUC held an observance for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. In the Largo auditorium, 60 UMUC staff, faculty, and students gathered to watch a documentary on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. entitled ‘In Remembrance of Martin’. The documentary included clips of historic moments that were critical to the civil rights movement, along with discussions with other civil rights leaders about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
The event was an opportunity for individuals throughout the university to reflect on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and to share their own perspectives on the impact of the life that he led. Additionally, the discussion highlighted the importance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service as not just a federal holiday, but a day to provide service to the community around us.
Share with us how you commemorate his legacy and serve the community.
On January 14, 2011, UMUC held an observance for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. In the Largo auditorium, 60 UMUC staff, faculty, and students gathered to watch a documentary on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. entitled ‘In Remembrance of Martin’. The documentary included clips of historic moments that were critical to the civil rights movement, along with discussions with other civil rights leaders about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
The event was an opportunity for individuals throughout the university to reflect on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and to share their own perspectives on the impact of the life that he led. Additionally, the discussion highlighted the importance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service as not just a federal holiday, but a day to provide service to the community around us.
Share with us how you commemorate his legacy and serve the community.
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