Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Events at Penn

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Events at the University of Pennsylvania

WHO:Amy Gutmann, Penn president

Penn students, staff, faculty and community members

WHAT:Day-long events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

WHEN:Jan. 17, 2005

WHERE:University of Pennsylvania campus

9 a.m.

Martin Luther King Jr.  Day of Service Breakfast

Penn President Amy Gutmann and Penn Law School Professor Anita Allen-Castellito

Location:Houston Hall, 34th and Spruce streets, Hall of Flags

10.a.m.-2 p.m.

West Philadelphia High School Spruce Up Project

Volunteers will meet at 3417 Spruce St. for transportation to West Philadelphia High School

10.a.m.-2 p.m.

Children Banner Painting Service Project

Children of all ages will paint commemorative banners

Location:The ARCH Auditorium at 36th Street and Locust Walk

10.a.m.-2 p.m.

Helping Hands at Houston Hall

Create gifts to be donated to area shelters, nursing homes and other charities Location:Houston Hall, 34th and Spruce atreets, Bodek Lounge

10.a.m.-2 p.m.

Philadelphia Reads Literacy Project

Create books on tape to promote literacy for Philadelphia youth

Location:Houston Hall, 34th and Spruce streets, Ben Franklin Room