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MLK Day of Service

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17, 2022

Martin Luther King, Jr. was deeply committed to serving others and fostering a more just and inclusive society. Every year, thousands of people across the United States come together to honor Dr. King through service projects and commemorative events. Virginia Western Community College is honored to celebrate his work and teachings by making MLK Day a day on instead of simply a day off. Please join Virginia Western for our second annual MLK Day of Service, intended to empower individuals and strengthen communities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and the college’s commitment to stronger and more inclusive communities.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King’s work remains unfinished, and the college has committed to thoughtfully considering what his vision means today. Please join us Monday, January 17, 2022, for Virginia Western Community College’s second annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Although the campus will be closed in recognition of the holiday, faculty, staff, students, and community partners are invited to honor Dr. King’s legacy by volunteering to serve our community and reflect on what Dr. King’s dream means today and the work that remains for racial equality and equity.

We ask the community to join us at 8 AM in our virtual Zoom-based commemoration and keynote address for all who are interested in learning, growing, and coming together in the true spirit of the day. Unfortunately, due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution for safety, all in-person volunteer activities have been cancelled. Thank you to those who registered to volunteer for an activity. We hope that you will find ways to honor Dr King Jr’s legacy each day and choose to join us for a Day of Service next year.

MLK Day Virtual Keynote Speaker
Off-Campus Service Activities for Students, Faculty & Staff
Community Volunteer Activity - Open to the Public

Opening Keynote Address, 1/17/2022

8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.
Opening Commemoration with Rev. Dr. William Lee

Please join us at 8 AM for welcoming remarks from Dr. Robert Sandel, President of Virginia Western Community College. Rev. Dr. William Lee will provide an inspirational keynote address in commemoration of the day and in the spirit of community. A brief call to serve will follow, including instructions for the service projects to begin at 9 AM.

Rev. Dr. William LeeRev. Dr. William Leroy Lee is a teacher and preacher of the Word of God. Raised in the small rural hamlet of Nuttsville, located in Lancaster County, Virginia is where Rev. Lee first discovered and nurtured his love of learning. This love led him to earn degrees from Virginia State University, Duke University, and Ashland Theological Seminary. Rev. Lee is a born teacher. Whether in a small classroom in Stonewall Jackson Junior High, the campus of Roanoke College, Duke Divinity School or Lexington Theological Seminary; the Rev. Dr. William Lee teaches people to think critically, ask questions, and never give up.

 

Rev. Lee has a passion for people. When his father was diagnosed with cancer, he quickly was faced with the disparities many people face when it comes to health care. This realization sparked an idea to provide health care to all. This idea became what is known today as New Horizons Healthcare, a Federally Qualified Health Care Center in Roanoke, VA. Thousands of uninsured, underserved people now have access to health care.

Rev. Lee dedicated 39 years of his life to the Loudon Avenue Christian Church. In retirement, he thrives to help prepare the next generation of visionary ministers. To this end, he serves as Vice–Chair of the Board of Trustees at Lexington Theological Seminary and Emeriti Member of the Board of Visitors, Duke Divinity School. Rev. Lee is Contingent Faculty at Lexington Theological Seminary and recently joined the Duke Divinity School’s pilot program, Wind in Our Sail Cohort, as a Clergy Facilitator.

Rev. Dr. William Lee is the second child born to the late Leon and Thelma Lee. He married his college sweetheart Dana Barnes. They are the parents of Aaron (Nina) and Sarah (Marcus) and the proud grandparents of Sae’Quan and Rebecca.

Sign up now for the 8:00 to 8:40 AM Opening Commemoration with Rev. Lee!

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Please join us for our virtual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day Commemoration presented by Rev. William Lee at 8:00AM.

Unfortunately, due to impending inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution for safety, all in-person volunteer activities have been cancelled.

 Thank you to those who registered to volunteer for an activity. We hope that you will find ways to honor Dr King Jr’s legacy each day and choose to join us for a Day of Service next year.

No events are scheduled at this time.

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