Members of the university community will have options to give back during the week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Kernodle Center for Civic Life is collaborating with campus partners to offer multiple community service opportunities Jan. 16-19 to commemorate the life and legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Contact Kyle Anderson in the Kernodle Center at kanderson52@elon.edu with any questions.
Events
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life
Wednesday, Jan. 17, from noon to 6 p.m. in Alumni Gym
Activity: donate blood as part of the MLK January blood drive
to sign-up for a time slot.
Audience: staff, faculty, and students
Year of Service/Gap Year Panel
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Peace Corp Prep Program, and Student Professional Development Center
Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Moseley Center 215
Activity: Looking to do something meaningful after you graduate but are not quite sure yet what you want to do? Consider a gap year program. Ask questions and hear more from representatives from ÁñÁ«app¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾Èë Year of Service Fellows Program, the Peace Corps Prep Program, N.C. Campus Engagement/AmeriCorps VISTA and Teach for America.
Audience: students
Volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life
Thursday, Jan. 18, from 2:45 to 6:15 p.m.
Activity: Volunteer with The Salvation Army of Alamance County Boys & Girls Club after-school program.
. Spots are limited.
Audience: students
Tour of the African-American Cultural Arts and History Center
Sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Civic Life and CREDE
Friday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon
Activity: join for a guided tour of the African-American Cultural Arts and History Center in Burlington.
. Spots are limited. Transportation is provided from campus.
Audience: staff, faculty, and students