New Events Added!!
Food Donation Locations On the Fairfax Campus Now Until January 26
2018 MLK COMMEMORATION DONATION DRIVE
Location: ODIME (Student Union Building I, Suite 2400) & Student Involvement (The HUB, Room 2300)s
Date: December 11th – January 26th, 2018
Time: All Day
Benefiting the Arlington Food Assistance Center(AFAC)
As part of the 2018 MLK Commemoration, donations are collected to support the work of Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). AFACis community-based non-profit that provides supplemental groceries to our Arlington neighbors in need. To learn more about their work, please visit their website at https://afac.org
AFAC is most in need of the following low sugar & low sodium items:
- Canned tomato products (diced, paste, & sauce)
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Peanut butter (in plastic jars)
- Pasta
- Cereal
Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Service Opportunities for January 15, 2018
VOLUNTEER FAIRFAX: GIVE TOGETHER, A FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY
Location: Various Fairfax Locations
Date: Monday, January 15th, 2018
Time: 8:30am-5:00 pm
Register Here
http://www.volunteerfairfax.org/individuals/give-together.php
GIVE TOGETHER: MLK JR. SERVICE DAY WITH DC URBANGREENS
Location: 3779 Ely Place, SE. Washington, D.C. 20019
Date: Monday, January 15th, 2018
Time: 10:30pm-2:00pm
Who can participate: EVERYONE is welcome on this special service day
What to Bring: Warm clothes, boots, friends, family and a snack!
Have Questions or to sign-up please Email annie@dcurbangreens or call her at (508)-446-3108
CITY YEAR
Location: Armstrong Elementary School, 111 O St NW Washington, D.C.
Date: Monday, January 15th, 2018
Time: 10:30am- 2:00pm
Event check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.
Opening program begins at 9:00 a.m.
Friendship PCS – Armstrong Elementary School, 111 O St NW
Please visit their event Page https://www.cityyear.org/washington-dc/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-service
Great Websites to Find Service Opportunities
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
Location: https://www.nationalservice.gov/mlkday
Date: Monday, January 15th, 2018
Time: All Day/Varies
Serve DC
Location: Various DC locations
Date: Monday, January 15th, 2018
Time: All Day/Varies
Website Page: https://serve.dc.gov/service/martin-luther-king-jr-day-service
Points of Light
Location: Various locations
Date: Monday, January 15th, 2018
Time: All Day/Varies
Website Page: https://www.allforgood.org
Volunteer Match
Location: Various DC locations
Date: Monday, January 15th, 2018
Time: All Day/Varies
Website Page:
https://www.volunteermatch.org/seasonsofservice/mlkday/#k=&v=false&s=1&o=distanceBand&l=Washington%2C+DC&r=country&sk=&specialGroupsData.groupSize=&na=&partner=&usafc=&mlk=true
Voter Registration Information and Resources
US Voter Registration Information
US.gov Website: https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote
Vote.gov Website: https://vote.gov
Virginia
Virginia Department of Elections – https://www.elections.virginia.gov/index.html
Maryland
Maryland State Board of Elections – http://www.elections.state.md.us/index.html
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Board of Elections – https://www.dcboe.org/voter_info/index.asp
DAY OF SERVICE
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018
Location: Women Giving Back
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Please join us on Saturday, January 20, 2018 as we honor Dr. King’s legacy by participating in Mason’s MLK Day of Service at Women Giving Back (WGB) in Sterling, Virginia. WGB’s mission is to support women and children in crisis, and build their confidence and self-esteem, by providing great quality clothing at no cost, assisted by caring and committed volunteers who offer personalized service and interaction. This project will be the unique opportunity to meet some of the clients WGB serves, by working at their store from 9 to 10am. Duties of the project include sorting and hanging clothing, cleaning up the store and warehouse, restocking, and other duties as assigned.
Transportation: The bus will leave the Fairfax campus at 8am sharp and return to campus by 11:30am. This opportunity is open to all Mason students, faculty, and staff, and limited to the first 45 volunteers who sign up. REGISTER TODAY before the bus fills!
https://getconnected.gmu.edu/event/1750112
UNIFY AND AMPLIFY SILENT LISTENING PARTY
Date: Monday, January 22nd, 2018
Location: Patriot’s Lounge
Time: 2:00 PM -6:00 PM
Music has long since been a tool of unity and amplifying the voices of marginalized cultures and populations of people. In honor of the power of music and its pairing with social action, activism, and community organizing, The Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education will be hosting the Unify + Amplify Silent Listening Party. We will be listening to songs and music that have moved the culture from then until now Silent Disco style.
https://getconnected.gmu.edu/event/1750113
EVENING OF REFLECTION
Date: Wednesday, January 24th, 2018
Location: HUB Ballroom
Time: 5:00 PM-7:30 PM
Just announced! The speaker will be Kevin Powell
Please join us for the 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Evening of Reflection on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 in The Hub from 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Evening of Reflection is a space where students, faculty and staff can come together to honor Dr. King, Jr. and reflect on the events of the week and enjoy our guest speaker, Dr. Wes Bellamy, Mayor of Charlottesville, VA, who will give words of encouragement and inspiration.
The 2018 theme, Unify+Amplify: We Must Speak! represents George Mason University’s commitment to diversity and excellence. This theme acknowledges that in some spaces, especially in today’s political climate, many voices are often silenced. Now, more than ever, it is important that we come together while encompassing the values of Dr. King, Jr.
The MLK Commemoration Committee would like to invite you and your organization to attend this event. This event is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Nominations now closed. Please review the award descriptions and nominate via the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/HMFqbBTd2GOgZKmV2
To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-martin-luther-king-commemoration-evening-of-reflection-tickets-41497702746
A brief description of each award is available below:
SPIRIT OF KING-FACULTY AWARD
The Spirit of King award is presented to a teaching faculty member who has made an exceptional contribution to the development of an inclusive learning environment through his/her teaching, research, or work that involves advocacy for equality and social justice. To qualify for this award, the recipient must have:
- Been employed at the institution for two or more years.
- Been significantly involved in efforts which have contributed to the improvement of within and/or across group interactions on campus.
- Exhibited cultural competence through teaching methods and/or topics, research or programmatic initiatives.
- Made meaningful contributions to students, the university, and/or the community through valuing diversity and encouraging cultural competency among students, faculty, and staff.
SPIRIT OF KING-STAFF/ADMINISTRATOR AWARD
The Spirit of King award is presented to a staff/administrator who has made an exceptional contribution to the development of an inclusive learning environment through his/her programming, advising, student leadership development or other work that involves advocacy for equality and social justice. To qualify for this award, the recipient must have:
- Been employed at the institution for one or more years.
- Been significantly involved in efforts which have contributed to the improvement of within and/or across group interactions on campus.
- Made meaningful contributions to students, the university, and/or the community through valuing diversity and encouraging cultural competency among students, faculty, and staff. This may be through programming initiatives, advising, training, or student leadership development.
SPIRIT OF KING-STUDENT AWARD
The Spirit of King award is presented to a student who has made an exceptional contribution to the development of an inclusive learning environment. To qualify for this award, the student must have:
- Full-time status; be at least a sophomore, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Been an ally or advocate for others, taken risks for issues and concerns that are greater than self, and/or contributed to creating a more inclusive environment on campus.
- Been involved in efforts, which have contributed to the improvement of within and/or across group interactions on campus.
YARA MOWAFY AWARD
The Yara Mowafy award is presented to a student who has lead, implemented, or initiated a service project towards a more equitable and just campus environment. To qualify for this award, the student must have:
- Must enrolled at George Mason University
- Be at least a sophomore, with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Been an ally or advocate for others, taken risks for issues and concerns that are greater than self, and/or contributed to creating a more inclusive environment on campus.
- Been involved in efforts, which have contributed to the improvement of within and/or across group interactions on campus.
SUPERIOR SERVICE PROJECT AWARD
The Superior Service Project Award is presented to a Registered Student Organization (RSO) who has developed and executed a community service project, fundraiser, or awareness project. To qualify for this award, the RSO must:
- Be an active Registered Student Organization and in good standing with all Student Involvement policies
- The service project must have taken place in the last 12 months
- The service project must have directly benefited the George Mason University community or the greater Northern Virginia area
EMERGING ALUMNI AWARD
The Emerging Alumni Award is presented to an Alumna or Alumnus of George Mason University who embodies the Spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. To qualify for this award, the Alumna/Alumnus must:
- Must be a graduate of George Mason University
- Must have graduated before 2017
- Exemplifies George Mason University’s commitment to diversity, well-being, and innovation
- Embodies the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King in their career, academics, and personal values
RESOUNDING VOICE AWARD
The Resounding Voice Award is presented to a student who has used their voice to advocate for marginalized identities and speak out against injustice near and abroad. To qualify for the award, the student must:
- Be enrolled full time at George Mason University
- Have a demonstrated record of advocacy, activism, or community organizing
- Been involved in efforts, which have contributed to the improvement of within and/or across group interactions on campus.
https://getconnected.gmu.edu/event/1750114
WE MUST SPEAK: ACTIVISM WORKSHOP
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2017
Location: SUB I, 4210
Time: 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education (ODIME) in partnership with AFSCME’s IAM2018 Campaign will be hosting a crash course in community organizing, civic engagement, and political activism. This event will be a collaborative workshop aimed at providing students, faculty, and staff with an opportunity to learn from current organizers and activists from AFSCME District Council 20. Dr. King once said, “Everybody can be great because anyone can serve.” Come arm yourself with the tools you need to resist, organize, and progress this Thursday from 4:00-6:00 PM⠀
⠀To register for the #Iam2018 event please visit: https://buff.ly/2n1W7fz
HOOP DREAMS: CHARITY FACULTY VS. STUDENTS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Date: Sunday, January 28th, 2018
Location: Linn Gym-Mason Recreation
Time: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
This annual event features student basketball teams competing against teams of faculty and staff members. This event takes place in the RAC and is made possible through collaboration with George Mason Recreation. Entry for this event is a canned good, non-perishable food item, or one item of clothing to be donated to charitable organizations in the Northern Virginia Area.