While some students may take Martin Luther King Jr. Day to relax and hang out, University of Northern Iowa students can commemorate the holiday and make it a day on rather than a day off by serving their community.

Held annually, the Student Involvement Center hosts the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to allow students an easy opportunity to volunteer at local agencies. The day consists of guest speakers and various service projects may get involved in.

Check-in is from 9-9:45 a.m. at Maucker Union, and a guest speaker will present until 10 a.m.

After the speaker, and introduction and instructions, volunteers will be transported by bus to various locations, including the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Grout Museum District, Country View Nursing Home and the Catholic Worker House. At each agency, volunteers will do different tasks to assist the organization and serve the community.
At noon, volunteers will eat lunch back in Maucker Union. A free t-shirt is also provided to those who participate in the service day.

Registration is open to all who are interested. Visit www.uni.edu/involvement to register. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18.