{"id":1283,"date":"2023-01-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/remembering-dr-martin-luther-king-jr\/"},"modified":"2024-03-29T13:11:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T17:11:05","slug":"remembering-dr-martin-luther-king-jr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/news\/2023-01-12\/remembering-dr-martin-luther-king-jr\/","title":{"rendered":"Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dear Niner Nation,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Monday, we will recognize the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On what would have been his 94th birthday, I hope you will pause to reflect on his dream for a better, more equitable world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a memorable 1968 sermon, Dr. King said, \u201cEverybody can be great, because everybody can serve.\u201d At the heart of UNC Charlotte&#8217;s mission is the desire to serve our community. We do this through providing accessible education; fostering innovation and discovery; and striving every day to be leaders in equity and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University is honoring Dr. King\u2019s legacy with a series of events on campus and in our community. The University\u2019s Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement will present \u201cFrom Dream to Reality: Discussing Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.&#8217;s Legacy with Alumni Leaders\u201d at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, in the Cone University Center\u2019s McKnight Hall. The event features a panel of distinguished alumni and is free and open to the public. You can learn more about this and other <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.charlotte.edu\/news-features\/2023-01-12\/2023-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-dream-reality-welcomes?utm_source=sfmc&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Niner+Insider+-+FS+Daily+Email+-+Short+Version&amp;utm_term=Learn+more+about+this+event+and+the+MLK+Day+of+Service&amp;utm_id=1182426\">MLK events in this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, on Saturday, January 28, all Niners are invited to join others nationwide for the annual MLK Day of Service. There will be opportunities to serve on campus and throughout the community. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.charlotte.edu\/community-engagement\/volunteer-opportunities\">the Leadership and Community Engagement website to learn more<\/a>. You will also find resources on ways you can give back throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However and whenever you choose to serve, I hope Dr. King\u2019s legacy will be a powerful inspiration for what is possible when we work together for positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"165\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1217\/2024\/03\/Gaber_signature_transparent.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1529 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 527px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 527\/165;width:200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1217\/2024\/03\/Gaber_signature_transparent.png 527w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1217\/2024\/03\/Gaber_signature_transparent-300x94.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharon L. 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