MLK Day at MSU - Living-Learning Communities

Today is MLK Day and while MSU offices are closed and classes are out, it’s not a day off! Join MSU students and community members in remembering the legacy of Dr. King by serving the Springfield community. If you missed the sign up for the Bear Service Teams, check out MSU Community Involvement for ideas on volunteer opportunities around Springfield.

Why do we celebrate and serve on this day?

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit. We call you to commemorate this Holiday by making your personal commitment to serve humanity with the vibrant spirit of unconditional love that was his greatest strength, and which empowered all of the great victories of his leadership.