[Acmsmajors] Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service--Registration Closes January 11th (fwd)

[Brooke Miller]

How can you help re-ignite Dr. King's dream of greatness... by serving 
your community!  In the spirit of Dr. King, MAKE IT A DAY ON, NOT A DAY 
OFF.



On Monday, January 15, 2007, University of Washington students, staff, 
faculty, and alumni will volunteer for a variety of community projects 
throughout King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.  Projects include 
restoring habitats, maintaining trails, painting and cleaning community 
centers, leading activities for seniors, and assisting at food banks. 
This year, the UW Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service will have a 
special emphasis on issues related to homelessness, with many projects 
hosted by organizations focused on homelessness. Join us in honoring Dr. 
Martin Luther King Jr. in this day of service!



Visit the UW Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service web site 
<http://www.depts.washington.edu/mlkjr> to learn more about exciting 
project opportunities for 2007.  At this site, you can register for a 
project as an individual, or as a group. Projects fill up quickly; early 
registration is encouraged.  The final registration deadline is Thursday, 
January 11, 2007.



This year, the University of Washington is partnering with the United Way 
of King County Out of the Rain campaign to present educational forums on 
poverty and homelessness the week before the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of 
Service. Details on these educational forums, presented by UW faculty, 
United Way of King County staff, and community experts, are available at 
www.depts.washington.edu/mlkjr.



The UW MLK Jr. Day of Service will begin at 8:00 am on January 15th in the 
HUB Ballroom.  Join President Mark Emmert, United Way of King County Chief 
Executive Officer Jon Fine,. and other speakers in celebrating the vision 
and meaning behind the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This year, 
Dr. Ed Taylor, Ed Taylor, Vice Provost & Dean, Undergraduate Academic 
Affairs, will again be providing our keynote address. We look forward to 
seeing you on January 15th!



Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center

United Way of King County



Special thanks to the sponsors of the 2007 University of Washington Martin 
Luther King Jr. Day of Service:

             Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center

             United Way of King County

             University Bookstore

             University of Washington Alumni Association

             Safeco Insurance

             Student Activities & Union Facilities

             University of Washington President's Office



The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal 
opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, 
activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. 
To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office 
at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 
206.685.7264 (FAX), or e-mail at dso at u.washington.edu.



If you have questions or concerns about this event, please reply to mlkjr at u.washington.edu.


Rachel L. Vaughn
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
University of Washington
Seattle, WA  98195-2803
phone: 206/616-4359 fax: 206/616.4389
email: rvaughn at u.washington.edu  web: depts.washington.edu/leader
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The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center is committed to engaging
undergraduates in understanding, building, and improving our communities.
We work to expand the scope of education, promote effective public
service, and foster a rich cultural and civic life for those of us
involved with the university and neighboring communities.

Please join us January 15th, 2007 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!
Registration will open on December 5th at www.depts.washington.edu/mlkjr.
In the spirit of Dr. King, make it your personal commitment to join people
nationwide in serving your community. "MAKE IT A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF."