Jr. Middlebury College will join the rest of the nation this month to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a series of events and activities that will evoke the enduring spirit of the civil rights leader.
All events are free and open to the public.
Inspired by Dr. King's dream for a better nation, Middlebury College students will take part in the Martin Luther King Day of Service by organizing volunteer service projects in the community from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15. A variety of activities, from serving meals to painting, are planned with groups such as the Addison County Community Action Group, Addison County Humane Society Shelter, Project Independence Elderly Services, Porter Medical Center's Round Robin Thrift Shop, and St. Mary's Outreach Ministry. Anyone interested in joining the students on a project or scheduling an additional project may contact student organizer Randi Cofield at 443-3581. The program will include an invocation from the College chaplain, student readings of King's work, and a short presentation on his work in the arts by Middlebury College Assistant Professor of American Literature and Civilization William Nash. A complimentary breakfast will follow the Monday morning program.