After a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, K体育’s MLK Day of Service made an inspiring return this year, uniting community members to make a positive impact on both the OU campus and the greater Atlanta area.聽
More than 50 students, alumni, faculty and staff honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s聽legacy through service projects, including:聽
- Cleaning and maintaining Petey’s Nature Trail on campus, led by Dr. Roarke Donnelly
- Preparing meals for 7 Bridges to Recovery in Smyrna
- Writing heartfelt Valentine’s Day messages for assisted living residents in Atlanta
- Creating care kits with handwritten messages to support families staying at the
The day began with a community breakfast featuring Marco Morris, lecturer and part-time instructor of African American Studies, who delivered an inspiring address. He emphasized the importance of keeping Dr. King’s dream alive on more than one day a year and giving meaning to his words by following his example.聽
“We lost the Day of Service for a few years because of COVID. The pandemic caused a lot of isolation,” says聽Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler, Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer. “By bringing back the Day of Service, we鈥檙e bringing back our togetherness and what a return to what is normal. I鈥檓 glad we鈥檝e remembered and brought it back.鈥�
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