Seton Hill University will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with an educational program for all members of the Seton Hill community on Thursday, January 26 and a day of community service on Saturday, February 4. (As the majority of Seton Hill's students do not return to campus from their holiday break and J-Term experiences until January 23, the University elected to celebrate this holiday after January 16.)

Education Program: “Take A Stand: Understanding the Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. through Rosa Parks and Others” Thursday, January 26, 2006

Seton Hill students, faculty and staff will participate in an educational program from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. in Cecilian Hall featuring a presentation by Seton Hill's Theatre Department and a discussion led by a panel of Seton Hill students and alumni.

Day of Community Service: “Take the Day On,” Saturday, February 4, 2006

In keeping with Dr. King's commitment to service, Seton Hill University annually coordinates the “Take the Day On” day of community service for the Seton Hill community in his honor. This year, Seton Hill students, faculty and staff will be volunteering with the American Red Cross, Christian Layman Corps. Thrift Store, Habitat for Humanity, Welcome Home Shelter and Westmoreland Food Bank.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

Blessing and event send off for all volunteers: 8:30 a.m. Lowe Dining Hall on Seton Hill's campus. Seton Hill service at volunteer sites: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Neither event is open to the public.

For more information on Seton Hill's celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, please contact associate dean of student life Marcia Pratt at 724-838-4239 or Cindy Boland, campus minister, at 724-830-1075.