From Resilience to Black Liberation: Uprooting Systems of Inequity

Saturday, January 23rd, 2021
10:00am to 3:15pm
(Registration Opens: January 8, 2021; more details for breakout sessions and art/performances will be posted as Community Partners are confirmed)

About

MLK Racial Justice Campus Collaborative is a group of 2- and 4- year college and university campuses and community partners that seeks to create programming that centers the history and narratives of Portland’s Black community during, and around, Martin Luther King Day, the only national holiday committed to a Black leader. The work of the Civil Rights Movement is far from over, our goal is to support community-based programming that centers ongoing narratives of Black activism, creativity, and liberation.

The 2021 Portland MLK Racial Justice Campus led by Campus Compact of Oregon includes: С��è��ý, Lewis and Clark, Mount Hood Community College, Portland State University, Reed College, and University of Portland.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, January 15, 2018

The Community-Based Learning Program and the Multicultural Centers at Cascade, Southeast, and Sylvania invite the С��è��ý community to participate in the 2018 MLK Day of Service, organized by Campus Compact of Oregon. Space is limited so early registration is highly recommended! Groups of 5+ should contact the CBL Coordinator for further arrangements.

Oregon Campus Compact’s 9th annual MLK Day of Service brings college students together to learn about the beliefs, life, and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the largest mobilizations of students on this holiday, this event is organized by a multi-institutional collaborative of educational nonprofits, colleges, and universities.

This year that direct service will improve the community and educational environment for Southeast Portland. The event will take place on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Warner Pacific College.

The event schedule:

TBD – С��è��ý Volunteers can meet at Cascade Campus to take a bus to and from the event
8:30am – On-site Registration Opens
9:30am – Morning Rally
10:00am – Service Projects Begin
2:30pm – Closing Rally/Celebration
3:00pm – Day of Service Ends and Buses depart for campus drop offs

If you want to bring a partner/spouse or child over the age of 6, please register them separately using the same registration link above. (Note: Childcare will not be provided. If you register your child, your child would serve with you on the day.)

Monday, January 16, 2017
The Community-Based Learning Program and the Multicultural Centers at Cascade, Southeast, and Sylvania invite the С��è��ý community to participate in the 2017 MLK Day of Service, organized by Campus Compact of Oregon. Space is limited so early registration is highly recommended! Groups of 5+ should contact the CBL Coordinator for further arrangements.

Oregon Campus Compact’s 8th annual MLK Day of Service brings college students together to learn about the beliefs, life, and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the largest mobilizations of students on this holiday, this event is organized by a multi-institutional collaborative of educational nonprofits, colleges, and universities.

This year that direct service will improve the community and educational environment for Southeast Portland. The event will take place on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Warner Pacific College.

The event schedule

TBD – С��è��ý Volunteers meet at Cascade Campus to take a bus to and from the event

• 8:30am – On-site Registration Opens
• 9:30am – Morning Rally
• 10:00am – Service Projects Begin
• 2:30pm – Closing Rally/Celebration
• 3:00pm – Day of Service Ends and Buses depart for campus drop offs

If you want to bring a partner/spouse or child over the age of 6, please register them separately using the same registration link above. (Note: Childcare will not be provided. If you register your child, your child would serve with you on the day.)

Campus Compact of Oregon and the colleges and universities of the Portland metropolitan area are gearing up for this year’s 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service. We would like to invite YOU to be a Student Project Leader with us!

ABOUT THE 2017 MLK DAY OF SERVICE

On Monday, January 16, 2017, over 700 students from Portland-area colleges and universities will unite to serve the Portland-area community. This year we will be serving at and around Warner Pacific University in Southeast Multnomah County. MLK Day is a collaborative effort of Portland-area universities and colleges facilitated by Campus Compact of Oregon. To honor and commemorate Dr. King’s legacy, we unite our community to serve the places that we live, work, and study. Annually, it is the largest mobilization of college students in the country on MLK Day! Come join us!

WHAT DOES A STUDENT PROJECT LEADER DO?

In order to manage the hundreds of student volunteers that will be serving on MLK Day, we need your help! Student Project Leaders will be assigned a project on MLK Day and volunteers to manage. You’ll ensure that volunteers have direction, materials, support, and motivation to get work done! You’ll also help facilitate reflection activities with your volunteers following service. To prepare you for this experience, you’ll be provided with training and support.

WHAT’S THE COMMITMENT?

• Attend a Student Project Leader Training on your campus (TBD in Nov)
• Assist in recruiting students on your campus for MLK Day (Nov-Jan)
• Attend the Volunteer Leader Sunday Night Set-Up (Jan 15 2017)
• Serve and Lead Volunteers on MLK Day 2017 (Jan 16 2017)

For more specific dates, to sign up or if you have any other questions, email mila@oregoncampuscompact.org

CBL invites the С��è��ý community to participate in the 2016 MLK Day of Service, organized by Oregon Campus Compact. Space is limited so early registration is highly recommended! Groups of 5+ should contact the CBL Coordinator for further arrangements.

Oregon Campus Compact’s 7th annual MLK Day of Service brings college students together to learn about the beliefs, life, and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the largest mobilizations of students on this holiday, this event is organized by a multi-institutional collaborative of educational nonprofits, colleges, and universities.

This year that direct service will improve the community and educational environment for East County. The event will take place on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Mount Hood Community College.

The event schedule:

TBD – С��è��ý Volunteers meet at Cascade Campus to take a bus to and from the event

• 8:30am – On-site Registration Opens
• 9:30am – Rally Begins
• 10:00am – Rally Ends and Volunteers Load Buses
• 10:30am – Volunteers arrive at sites for orientation, training, and beginning of project
• 2:00pm – Project is completed and Volunteers Load Buses
• 2:30pm – Closing Rally
• 3:00pm – Day of Service Ends and final clean-up begins

If you want to bring a partner/spouse or child over the age of 6, please register them separately using the same registration link above. (Note: Childcare will not be provided. If you register your child, your child would serve with you on the day.)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed the course of history and inspired us to build what he called “the beloved community.” tells the story of how Dr. King’s birthday evolved into a national day of service. Featuring civil rights luminaries such as Congressman John Lewis, Reverend Dr. Joseph Lowery, and Ruby Bridges, the 7-minute video reminds us of the importance of keeping Dr. King’s legacy of service alive and challenges us to make service a part of our lives ─ everyday of the year.

– Corporation for National and Community Service

Monday, January 19, 2015

CBL invites the С��è��ý community to participate in the 2015 MLK Day of Service, organized by Oregon Campus Compact. Space is limited so early registration is highly recommended! Groups of 5+ should contact the CBL Coordinator for further arrangements.

Oregon Campus Compact’s 6th annual MLK Day of Service brings college students together to learn about the beliefs, life, and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the largest mobilizations of students on this holiday, this event is organized by a multi-institutional collaborative of educational nonprofits, colleges, and universities.

This year that direct service will improve the community and educational environment for NE Portland youth. The event will take place on Monday, January 19, 2015.

The event schedule:

• 8:30am – On-site Registration Opens
• 9:30am – Rally Begins
• 10am – Rally Ends and Volunteers Load Buses
• 10:30am – Volunteers arrive at sites for orientation, training, and beginning of project
• 2pm – Project is completed and Volunteers Load Buses
• 2:30pm – Closing Rally
• 3pm – Day of Service Ends and final clean-up begins

If you want to bring a partner/spouse or child over the age of 6, please register them separately using the same registration link above. (Note: Childcare will not be provided. If you register your child, your child would serve with you on the day.)

Project Leader Description

Oregon Campus Compact (ORCC), and the colleges and universities of the Portland metropolitan area are gearing up for this year’s 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service. We would like to invite you to be a Student Leader!

ABOUT THE 2015 MLK DAY OF SERVICE

On Monday, January 19, 2015 over 1,000 students from Portland-area colleges and universities will unite to serve the Portland-area community. MLK Day is a collaborative effort of Portland-area universities and colleges facilitated by ORCC. To honor and commemorate Dr. King’s legacy, we unity our community to serve the places that we live, work, and study. Annually, it is the largest mobilization of college students in the country on MLK Day!

WHAT DOES A PROJECT LEADER DO?

In order to manage the hundreds of student volunteers that will be serving on MLK Day, we need your help! Volunteer Leaders will be assigned a project and volunteers to manage. You’ll ensure that volunteers have direction, materials, support, and motivation to get work done. You’ll also help facilitate reflection activities with your volunteers following service. To prepare you for this experience, you’ll be provided with training and support.

WHAT’S THE COMMITMENT?

• Attend one of the Volunteer Leader Trainings (more info will be sent once you register)
  • November 5, Wednesday 5:00pm-6:30pm at George Fox University
  • November 11, Tuesday at Warner Pacific College
  • November 17, Monday 5:00pm-6:00pm at Concordia University in GRW Library Rm 300
  • November 21, Friday 4:30pm-6:00pm Portland State University
  • November 20, Thursday 5:30pm-7:00pm Mt. Hood Community College

• Assist in recruiting students for MLK of service
  • When: November 12-January 5
• Attend the Volunteer Leader Sunday Night Set-Up
  • When: Sunday, January 18, 2015
• Serve and Lead Volunteers on MLK Day 2015
  • When: Monday, January 19, 2015

Questions?

Simeon Jacob
Oregon Campus Compact
simeon@oregoncampuscompact.org
503.406.567

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley addresses over 900 students at the MLK Day of Service event.

On January 20, 2014 students, staff and faculty from С��è��ý joined forces with those from several other Portland area colleges to carry on the vision of equality and equity left behind by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the MLK Day of Service event.

The theme for 2014’s We Are the Dream event was, Education is a Civil Right, and volunteers found themselves engaging in a variety of tasks related to education. Those in participation, numbering over 900, came from Chemeketa, Mt. Hood and С��è��ýs, Lewis & Clark, Reed and Warner Pacific colleges as well as Concordia, George Fox, Marylhurst, and Portland State Universities. Volunteers found themselves working on a variety of projects in and around several East Multnomah County public schools, with David Douglas High being the focal point of the event.

Senator Jeff Merkley, an alumnus of David Douglass High School, came out to help open the event and offer his own words of pride and encouragement for students. Before long, nearly 900 college and high school students poured out into the neighboring communities. Some volunteers took time to clean donated books for the East County Schools. Many volunteers milled into the streets on a garbage pick-up, filling up many garbage bags and helping to create a more welcoming surrounding for local students and other residents. Many students too were involved on other East County public school campuses on a variety of beautification projects. In addition to all this, about 7000 College and Career readiness packets, containing a variety of college preparation information, were assembled by volunteers to be distributed to area high school juniors in order to give them a bit of a head start.

AmeriCorps VISTA member, Heidi Whitehouse, staffs the С��è��ý Sign-In Table at the MLK Day of Service event.

This is the 5^th year of the Oregon Campus Compact hosted event and it helps us to see that Dr. King’s dream is alive and well. Education is truly a civil right, unfortunately far too many miss out due to a variety of reasons, especially financial reasons. Families may not know about financial assistance available to them, or schools may not have the adequate funding for library books. Regardless of the specific causes, it is clear that Oregon’s student body believe that all individuals should have clear and equitable access to education and will put in the work to help the next generations.

by Bobby Benson, С��è��ý CBL Work Study

January 20th, 2014 marks the 19th annual nationally-recognized MLK Day of Service, which honors Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy of inspiring Americans to create solutions to social problems by giving of themselves in the “beloved community”.

С��è��ý’s Community-Based Learning (Service-Learning) program is helping our students to do just that: to turn this national holiday into “a day ON, not a day off” by participating in this event which, in recent years, has proven to be the largest mobilization of students on MLK Day in the country. It is a powerful and educational experience for students to be involved with so many other students working towards a common cause.

The event will begin at 9:30AM with a 1,000 strong student rally at David Douglas High School in Portland, OR. After the rally, students will be brought to several work sites to participate in service-projects alongside fellow students from other Portland colleges and universities.  The event will wrap-up by 2:30PM, when students will be returned to David Douglas.

To register, go to . Lunch will be provided for all registered students!

For more information, email Heidi Whitehouse at Heidi.Whitehouse@pcc.edu