Make time to make a difference

Despite the catchy phrase in the logo, fellow Camels, students don't have MLK Day off at Campbell. You do, however, have some spare time between classes and meals to help give back in honor of the life and works of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

You don't have to appreciate Dr. King to celebrate the MLK Day Service. If you appreciate being a light to the world, going against the grain, persuasive speech, or living a life of undying passion, then your place on January 17 is in a service project because you appreciate the same ideals Dr. King did.

"MLK" is perhaps one of the most well-known series of three letters in the English speaking world. Why? Becuse they represent the name of one of the most influential American men of the twentieth century. His words brought a society to its knees and are a big part of why you go to school with people from walks of life different than your own.

If you've participated in Operation Inasmuch or the 9/11 Day of Service, you know the drill... sort of. The projects are all local, but this year they reflect themes of health: physical health, environmental health, and mental/emotional health. Also, you don't sign up for which project you want-- it's called the MLK Challenge Model and it means, in order to represent overcoming adversity with diversity, that you are randomly placed into a project. 

Yes, that means that even if you sign up to rake leaves with your best friend, it doesn't mean you guys will be in your social comfort zone doing something familiar to you. You might end up meeting six new people and visiting a nursing home, or maybe you'll get to know that quiet kid from biology and end up making care packages for a soldier.

The projects are designed to be short-term but impactful. We understand that you have classes and homework, so we hope you can make the time to make a difference.

Look for the sign-up sheet in the Oasis when you return from winter break. Between now and then, keep up with MLK Day information on the Facebook page.

Check out this pastor's interpretation of Martin Luther King's work and what it can mean for the Christian community.







"Do not think you cannot make a difference today."