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The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday marks the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
To embody this challenge, the VISTA Collaborative at the WVU Center for Service and Learning is encouraging all students, faculty, staff, and community members to ‘make it a day on’ and engage in the MLK Day of Service virtual experience, where we will discuss "Integrating Allyship as a Catalyst for Change”. Amid the social unrest that has gripped the world in recent months, we would like to invite you to join this panel discussion that will take place this year on January 18th, 2021 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm via zoom and moderated by the VISTA Collaborative member Joan Simonetti. We're excited to announce a panel of leaders who have recognized the importance of allyship, the power of diversity, and the effectiveness of continuous learning.
Panelist include:
- Corey Farris - Dean of Students
- Danielle Walker - Delegate, WV House of Delegates
- Dr. Jason Ottley - Race Scholar
- Felicia Hooper - BIPOC Specialist at Carruth Center
- Dave Roberts – Extension Agent (Family Community Development)
This program is also an extension of WVU’s ongoing commitment to learning and taking courageous actions to create a more equitable and appreciative experience in our various workplaces, college campuses, classrooms, and communities. Our goal is to continue the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King by supporting our various communities in the discomfort of conversation pertaining to change and our individual role in the change process.
