As we celebrate MLK Day and MLK Day of Service, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office, the Office of Student Life, the Ignite Maker Space, the Honors Program, and the Student Construction Club are kicking off new Service Initiatives. Please take note of the following activities.
Monday
MLK Day Speaker, Dr. Salome Brooks, 12pm in the Student Center MPRs. Thank you to all who attended and to Dr. Brooks for a great talk!
Sign up for MLK Day of Service happening Wednesday, 1/19, through Saturday, 1/21 at bit.ly/cumlkday2023. Opportunities include partnering with the ADK Mountain Club, the Deep Root Center, Clarkson’s Greenhouse and Hospice. Transportation is available for off-campus volunteer opportunities.
Tuesday – Friday
Special Fundraising Drive at the DEIO Lounge in the Student Center to help raise funds for specific Potsdam Humane Society needs. 11-3 stop by to donate or contact diversty@clarkson.edu to find out ways to contribute!
Wednesday – Friday
Best Friends Thrift Store Pop Up in the OSL Suite, Student Center 120, from 8am-3pm. There will be an opportunity to donate items and cash, in addition to shopping for thrifted items. Cash payment only, please.
Potsdam Humane Society Feral Cat Shelters Display and Phi Sigma Sigma & Kappa Delta Chi Sororities Shelter Construction Fundraiser PHS is bringing an adoptable cat for the Clarkson community to meet. The shelters were constructed by our very own ROTC students.
Saturday
OSL hosts Clarkson’s Annual MLK Day of Service on campus and in the community. Students can learn more about the event on OSL’s Knight Life page or Instagram @clarksonu.osl. You can sign up for various service opportunities at bit.ly/cumlkday2023. Participating students on any of the days of service (Wednesday through Saturday), will receive an MLK Day of Service button, which they can pick up at the OSL Suite in Student Center 120 starting on Monday, January 16th.
Continuing Service
The Student Construction Club and the Ignite are working on improvements for the Humane Society Building. Students will be creating new partitions in between the kennels to create a safer and quieter space for the dogs. Currently the students are in the design phase and will utilize the Makerspace to fabricate the partitions. If anyone is interested in assisting with this collaborative volunteer work, please contact Sean Donnelley at donnelsc@clarkson.edu.
