2026 MLK Week of Service
The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WSU and community organizations provide opportunities to engage in the community to continue to give back and make positive impacts. Below is a list of direct service opportunities for the WSU community to sign up for and become part of honoring the life and legacy of MLK.
MLK Day will be observed on Monday, January 19, 2026. For eligible employees, Service Leave (PPM 3-66) can be used on all volunteer events Tuesday through Friday.
Event Information & Dates
Review the week of events below, then select the hyperlink under each event to register to volunteer and/or attend each event. We look forward to your participation. All events except the book reading at the elementary school are open to the public.
Monday, January 19, 2026
MLK Breakfast & March: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Ogden Union Station & Ogden Amphitheater
In honor of the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Project Success, Ogden NAACP, Ogden City, and Weber State University are partnering to provide a community breakfast open to the public starting at 9 a.m. at the Union Station in Ogden (2501 Wall Ave, Ogden). Following the program, participants will engage in activities to create uplifting messages on signs to hold while participating in a march from the Union Station to the Ogden Amphitheater (343 E 25th St, Ogden) where the event will conclude with a call to action for the community.
Register to Volunteer: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page (serve food, hot chocolate, assist participants in creative activities)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Self-Guided Museum
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Shepherd Union Fireplace Lounge
Explore information about various figures who played important roles in the Civil Rights Movement at your own pace.
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
Sponsored by: WSU Human Rights Club
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Out of the Shadows (Part 1 of Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise) Film Screening & Discussion
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater
The series begins at a crucial turning point in American history: the Selma marches that led to the signing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and the urban rebellion that broke out in Watts just a few days later. Following the film, join us for a conversation about the film and reflections during this MLK Week of Service. Free popcorn will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own lunch.
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
Sponsored by: Center for Community Engaged Learning
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Community Engagement Fair
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Shepherd Union Atrium (2nd floor)
Join us to learn about many different organizations with which you can volunteer! Planning to attend? Register ahead of time so we know you’re coming! When you arrive, stop by the CCEL table to pick up a card, then visit our community partner tables to complete it. Once you’re finished, return your card with your W# for a chance to win a $25 gift card. We can’t wait to see you there!
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
Sponsored by: Center for Community Engaged Learning
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MLK Speech Competition & Open Mic
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Hetzel-Hoellein Room 321 (Stewart Library)
Thank you for your interest in the MLK Speech Competition and Open Mic! This event is open to all. We encourage individuals to attend, mingle, watch, or participate in either the speech competition and/or the open mic portion of the program.
Participants in the MLK Speech Competition will deliver a prepared speech based on this prompt: "How do we show up for one another with courage, care, and nonviolence?"
Speeches must be under 5 minutes. Each speaker will be scheduled in a 10-minute block (5 minutes speaking + 5-minute transition buffer). Judging will be based on content, delivery, and language. 🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top three speakers. Following the competition, we will host an open mic, where participants may share poetry, reflections, spoken word, or short remarks aligned with the theme.
Register to Compete: MLK Competition Speech Sign Up
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
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Dr. King's Six Principles of Nonviolence Tabling
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Davis Campus DCS Atrium
Stop by the CCEL table located at the Davis Campus to learn more about the principles of nonviolence and create a social justice pin.
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
Sponsored by: Davis Campus & Center for Community Engaged Learning
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Self-Guided Museum
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Shepherd Union Fireplace Lounge
Explore information about various figures who played important roles in the Civil Rights Movement at your own pace.
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
Sponsored by: WSU Human Rights Club
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Civil Rights Advocacy Workshop
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Shepherd Union room 321
In conjunction with the Human Rights Club at Weber State, the MLK Advocacy Workshop invites students to explore how advocacy shaped the Civil Rights Movement and how it continues to show up in everyday life today.
Connected to the interactive pop-up museum in the Fireplace Lounge (available January 20–23), this workshop provides students with real-life scenarios to spark discussion and collaboration. Participants will work together to brainstorm practical ways to advocate for themselves and others, drawing connections between historical moments in the Civil Rights Movement and modern-day advocacy. Through shared experiences, discussion, and reflection, students will gain tools to recognize advocacy in action and feel empowered to apply these strategies in their own lives. Lunch and swag will be provided
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
Sponsored by: WSU Human Rights Club
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Dr. King's Six Principles of Nonviolence Tabling
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Davis Campus DCS Atrium
Stop by the CCEL table located at the Davis Campus to learn more about the principles of nonviolence and create a social justice pin.
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
Sponsored by: Davis Campus & Center for Community Engaged Learning
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Self-Guided Museum
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Shepherd Union Fireplace Lounge
Explore information about various figures who played important roles in the Civil Rights Movement at your own pace.
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
Sponsored by: WSU Human Rights Club
Friday, January 23, 2026
Self-Guided Museum
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Shepherd Union Fireplace Lounge
Explore information about various figures who played important roles in the Civil Rights Movement at your own pace.
Register to Attend: MLK Week of Service GivePulse page
Sponsored by: WSU Human Rights Club