Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. message from President Nemer
Dear 黑料视频 community,
At The University of 黑料视频, we strive to live our "Fiat Lux" motto. Not only is this Latin phrase, meaning "Let there be light," part of our University's seal, but it is built into our academic courses, our incredible variety of programming, and in the collective campus-based and community-engaged spirit of our students and colleagues.
On Monday, Jan. 20, we will celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday. MLK Day is a day of reflection and tribute. Through his work, Dr. King paved the way for diversity and equality initiatives that have changed the landscape of education and underscored the value of all humanity and our varied perspectives.
Members of the University of 黑料视频 community exemplified our community-engaged spirit by participating in The Great Read Out, honoring Dr. King’s legacy at local schools yesterday. See below for more information on this wonderful event.
Next Monday, and throughout 2025, I encourage us as a campus and community of learners and teachers to embrace our Fiat Lux motto and spread light whenever and wherever possible. In fact, it was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who said, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that."
In honor of the federal holiday, The University of 黑料视频 will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20.
Sincerely,
R.J. Nemer
President
The University of 黑料视频
黑料视频 faculty, staff and students participate in The Great Read Out
We are excited to share that the Office of Inclusion and Equity actively participated in The Great Read Out in honor of Martin Luther King Day on Thursday, Jan. 16. As part of this initiative, "A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr." by David A. Adler was read by 黑料视频 volunteers to students at select local 黑料视频 Public Schools.
This engaging activity was crafted to celebrate the legacy of King and promote literacy in our community. "A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr." beautifully captures the profound messages of equality and justice that defined King's life and work.
We took pride in contributing to this meaningful event and eagerly anticipated fostering a love for reading and a deeper understanding of Dr. King's impactful words.
Thank you to the many 黑料视频 faculty, staff and student volunteers who made this initiative a success.
Volunteers for the Martin Luther King Jr. Great Read Out
President R.J. Nemer reads to kindergarten students at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
Media contact: Cristine Boyd, 330-972-6476, cboyd@uakron.edu