In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ’s belief in the power of service and education, we will begin the spring semester with a campus wide Day of Service on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
The College invites members of faculty, staff, and students to campus for a "day on" celebration, featuring activities and conversations inspired by Dr. King's life's work.
As an institution of applied learning, we will commemorate Dr. King’s concept of education, distinguished by intelligence and character, through this day of action.
Questions? Contact Dr. Scott Ferguson, Chief Diversity Officer
Knapp 222 • 518-255-5462 • fergusss@cobleskill.edu
Donate new or gently used winter wear and help us fill Mobleskill! College faculty and staff are asked to contribute new/gently used winter coats, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves to be collected for those in our area communities. Students will also be “competing” to see who can collect the most materials.
Clear collection bags will be placed in: CANR Lobby, Prentice Hall Lobby, Bouck Hall Lobby, Tigers’ Den, and Knapp Hall Lobby. “Project Warmth” is co-sponsored by SGA and Faculty/Staff Governance
Donate new or gently used winter wear and help us fill Mobleskill! Students are asked to contribute new/gently used winter coats, blankets, hats, gloves, scarves to be collected for those in our area communities. Faculty and staff will also be “competing” to see who can collect the most materials.
Clear collection bags will be placed in: Residence Hall Lobbies, CANR Lobby, Prentice Hall Lobby, Bouck Hall Lobby, Tigers’ Den, and Knapp Hall Lobby. “Project Warmth” is co-sponsored by SGA and Faculty/Staff Governance.
$.16 is all it takes to purchase one pound of food for our area food banks and pantries, and last year we raised more than $1.85k for our region – more than 3.5 tons of food! Our College Foundation is coordinating this year’s drive. Contribute Online Now.
Toilet tissue, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, and body wash and bar soap are among the items we’re collecting. Marked boxes across campus.
Dog & cat toys, dry food, small litter pans, towels, wash cloths, scrub brushes, leashes, and collars are among the items we’re collecting. Marked boxes across campus.
“SUNY’s Got Your Back”, Bouck Ballroom and Atrium (10am – 1:30 pm)
Join the campus community as we build comfort kits for victims and survivors of violence. Bags and supplies are provided
MLK Photobooth Social Media Stations, Bouck Ballroom Lobby (10am – 1:30 pm)
Snap a photo, share your dream, and repeat! Use “#CobyServes” to mark your involvement in the Day of Service. Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat (with a custom filter for the DOS) are all encouraged.
Circle Time, CASE (10 am)
Join tutors and student-volunteers for a group reading activity with the children from the Cobleskill Childcare Center. Open to community members. Crafts and snacks provided.
Registration and Sign-In, Bouck Lobby (12:15pm – 12:30pm)
Support Greta, Warner Hall 102
Pledge to reduce your carbon footprint! Honor Dr. King by posting a signed pledge to reduce your carbon footprint on your office/room door. Pledge forms will provide options for decreasing: energy consumption, use of plastics, printing, and more, making sure that everyone can be a part of slowing climate change. Also in CANR lobby from 2pm - 5pm.
*Please note: Following the Day of Service, pledges can be obtained from Professor Judd and the Sustainability Club, SGA, Caitlyn Briggs, the Residential Life Sustainability staff, and Anne Rogan.
Opening Session with President Terenzio and Nathaalie Carey, Bouck Theater (12:30
pm – 1:45 pm )
Join College President Marion Terenzio as she officially kicks off the Day of Service and introduces the following speakers: Anna Post, Student Athlete, Cheyanne Matulewich, SGA President, Barb Brabetz, Presiding Officer of the Faculty, and Doug Macleod, Chair of the Department of Liberal Studies. Special guest speaker Nathaalie Carey, Executive Deputy Commissioner for Administration and Chief Financial Officer at NYS Department of Labor, follows.
Afternoon Guest Speakers
President Terenzio
Anna Post, Student Athlete
Cheyanne Matulewich, SGA President
Massage Chair and Wellness Display, Bouck Lobby
Relax in style and learn about the endless benefits of wellness and self-care. Peer Educators and the Health Educator from our Beard Wellness Center will be on hand with tips, ideas, and trainings.
Artist Kara Walker-Inspired Art Activity, Brickyard Point, 2pm – 4pm
Contemporary American print-maker and innovative silhouette artist Kara Walker serves as the inspiration for this activity. Learn the nuances of silhouette art and create a masterpiece.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training, Warner Hall 120, 2pm – 3pm
QPR is a nationally-recognized suicide prevention training. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs that may indicate a suicide crisis, as well as how to question, persuade, and refer help. SUNY Cobleskill’s Beard Wellness Center leads this activity.
Cards of Hope, Brickyard Point Conference Room, 2pm – 3pm
Everyone knows someone who could use a card. This is your chance. Supplies, artistic freedom, and recipients will be provided. All you’ll need is an inspirational message.
Personal Awareness and Safety Training, Bouck Theater, 3pm – 4pm
Join UPD Chief Richard Bialkowski for an informational session aimed at ensuring personal and group safety. Chief Bialkowski will go over methods of protection, guidelines, and procedures informing guests on how to stay safe in a variety of situations.
Define your Dream, Brickyard Point, 2pm – 4pm
Our Office of the Provost is sponsoring this learning activity. Learn the best ways to conceptualize, articulate, and carry out your dream. You bring the inspiration, we’ll supply the expertise.
Meditation/Yoga Session, Frisbie Hall 200, 2:00 – 2:20 & 2:30 – 2:50
Gain a renewed sense of focus and energy with a brief session led by our own practitioner and enthusiast Sheila Doolan.
Mini Buttons, CASE (Van Wagenen Library Lower Level)
Create your customized mini buttons with language like “Keep the Dream Alive” and “Want Change – Make it MLK”. All messages of inspiration are welcome.
Project Warmth Donations Counting, Bouck Student Leadership Chamber, 2pm – 3pm
Help determine the winner of our Project Warmth competition. Will it be the students, or faculty/staff? Fill Mobleskill with winter wear for those who need it most.
How to Be a Better Ally, Vroman Lounge, 3pm – 4pm
Learn the ins and outs of lending timely, informational support to all populations. Ask and answer questions, exchange pointers, and share dialogue. Limit 30 persons.
Artistic Expression, Bouck Ballroom, 3pm – 4pm
Come learn a basic Greek step dance; Sigma Omega Epsilon Multicultural Sorority, Inc. and Iota Kappa Sigma Multicultural Sorority Inc, will be our leaders.
Tabling Activities, Bouck Lobby & CANR Lobby
Sign up for the campus blood drive on Jan. 30, and for future service drives, campus cleanups, and Black History Month programming. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded, and there will be MLK-inspired trivia. Honor Dr. King’s spirit by signing pledge forms to decrease energy consumption, use of plastics, and more.
SUNY Student Assembly Panel, Bouck Theater, 4pm – 5 pm
Featuring our own SGA President Cheyanne Matulewich and Farmingdale State President Jahad Hoyte, this informational panel will discuss how SUNY student-leaders interpret the work and vision of Dr. King, and how paying it forward extends into today.
Stepping/Strolling Showcase 5:15 pm – 6:15pm
Learn a basic Greek step dance courtesy of Sigma Omega Epsilon Multicultural Sorority Inc. and Iota Kappa Sigma Multicultural Sorority Incorporated.
Keynote Guest Speaker, Bouck Theater, 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Dr. Miciah Z. Yehudah holds an M.A. in Africana Studies from the State University of NewYork at Albany and a Ph.D. in African American Studies from Temple University. His researchinterests coalesce around (1) clarification of the respective identities that make up Africa and itsDiaspora, (2) illumination of the ongoing contributions of continental and Diasporic Africans toU.S. and World History since antiquity, and (3) the development of strategies that provide for anall-inclusive, no holds barred, and authentic multicultural education. He is a Multicultural Affairsadministrator and Lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is also the Founder andDirector of the SBA Center – an independent Black think tank. He has been published in theNew York Amsterdam News, the Journal of Black Studies, the Imhotep Journal, and the Journalof Pan-African-Studies.
Campus Dinner by CAS
Prentice Hall, 4:30pm – 7:30 pm
Stick around for dinner featuring some of Dr. King’s favorites, and a Day of Service sheet cake. Be on the lookout for faculty and staff members who may be “serving by serving”. Gluten free and vegetarian options available.
Student Dinner with Keynote Speaker(s) (by invitation)
Coby’s Café, 6:30pm – 8pm
Students will wrap up MLK Day of Service 2020 by meeting and speaking with the day’s keynote, SGA officers, and guests from SUNY Student Assembly. Want to join? Participate in the January 20 SGA event or "SUNY's Got Your Back" to be entered into a raffle. Winners receive an invitation!
It starts with an idea and ends with a journey. Five stations, one march, as our students celebrate the legacy of Dr. King with a journey through campus expressing their visions for equity and equality.
1pm - 3pm: Student Paint-and-Sip featuring portraits of Dr. King or a representation of your choice
3pm - 5pm: Journey across campus with five stations
Participating students will receive a punch card (one station equals one punch) and be able to enter a raffle for a trip to Seneca Falls’ Women’s Rights National Historic Park on Feb. 15.