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)

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MLK Committee Co-Chairs