Purdue News

November 21, 1997

Purdue to conduct third annual day of service

"Affirming the Dream III; A Day of Service" will be conducted Jan. 19, which is an official university holiday. Those wanting to participate need to register by Dec. 10. Last year, about 200 Purdue volunteers provided their services to 25 nonprofit agencies in the Greater Lafayette community, said Judith M. Gappa, vice president for human relations.

"Dr. King emphasized service to the community as part of his teachings," Gappa said. "He spoke often about the responsibility each of us have to help the individual in need."

Nancy Wada-McKee, assistant dean of students, has contacted more than 50 Greater Lafayette organizations and will be helping match volunteers with the organizations. Volunteers will work from about 9 a.m. to about noon on Jan. 19. Transportation for volunteers will be available.

Following the day of service, volunteers are invited to a luncheon starting at noon in the Krannert Drawing Room, Krannert Building. Lisa Heinhold, Meredith Hall manager, is coordinating the meal that is being provided by several corporate and community sponsors including Subway Sandwiches, Coca-Cola and Meredith Residence Hall.

For more information or to register for Affirming the Dream III, contact Kathy Reynolds at the Diversity Resource Office, (765) 494-2117.

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