BREAKING NEWS: Martin Luther king host a week of service to honor by Stevens and the service was…

In a profound tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy, Stevens Institute of Technology is hosting its fourth annual MLK Week of Service from January 27 to 31, 2025. This year’s observance, themed “A Week On, Not a Day Off,” marks the university’s most extensive community service initiative. It features over 35 events and service projects designed to foster reflection, learning, and active engagement within the community.

The week’s activities commenced on Monday, January 27, with volunteers participating in various service projects across Hoboken. One notable initiative was the Lunch Time Ministry at St. Matthew’s Trinity Lutheran Church, where participants prepared and served meals to community members in need. Concurrently, students facilitated STEM lessons at the Hoboken Charter School, inspiring young minds through interactive science and technology activities.

A highlight of the week was the Community Luncheon held on Tuesday, January 28, in the University Center Complex’s Tech Flex Auditorium. The event featured the presentation of awards to the winners of the MLK Oratorical Contest. This competition invited students to deliver original speeches, songs, or poems reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy. Following the awards, attendees were honored to hear from keynote speaker Jonathan L. Allen, JD, MTS, Co-founder and Director of Development at Leadership Brainery. Allen emphasized the importance of equitable access to advanced education and leadership opportunities for underrepresented communities, urging the audience to continue striving for social justice and equality.

Throughout the week, Stevens community members engaged in a variety of service activities both on and off campus. On Wednesday, January 29, the university hosted Drop-In Service Activities, allowing participants to contribute at their convenience. Volunteers donated and sorted items for campus donation drives, repaired and cleaned computers for community use, and wrote thoughtful letters to hospice patients and the elderly. These efforts underscored the collective commitment to service and compassion that defines the Stevens community.

The week’s events also included the creation of winter care packages in collaboration with Bridges Outreach, organized by the Office of the President – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Additionally, Alpha Phi Omega led a Project Linus Blanket Making session, where volunteers crafted fleece blankets for those in need. Sigma Delta Tau hosted “Operation Sandwich,” combining sandwich making with uplifting letter writing for the Hoboken Shelter. At the same time, Sigma Phi Epsilon members prepared and served dinner at the shelter, providing nourishment and support to residents.

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