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WIU to Host Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service 2023

January 9, 2023

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MACOMB, IL - - To commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Western Illinois University will host a Week of Service Monday, Jan. 16-Friday, Jan. 20.

Events scheduled as part of this year's initiative include:

Monday, Jan. 16: Macomb's annual community MLK march will begin in downtown Macomb, and will end at the Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ.


  • 9 a.m. - All participants will line up downtown Macomb.

  • 9:15 a.m. - The march will begin.

  • 9:45 a.m. - A reception will be held at Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ.

  • 11 a.m. - WIU President Huang will speak before the Hon. Pamela Davidson gives a keynote address.


Tuesday, Jan. 17- Thursday, Jan. 19: WIU Union - An information table and banner signing will be displayed to promote unity.

Thursday, Jan. 19: Volunteers will work with the Good Food Collaborative organization from the WIU Student Volunteer Service.

Friday, Jan. 20: 12-1:30 p.m., in the Multicultural Center- "Words Matter, Actions Matter," sponsored by the WIU Peace Corps and MCC.


  • Light refreshments will be provided at this event.


For more information, visit wiu.edu/leathernecklink.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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