2026 Events
Vernon Jordan Documentary Screening (in-person)
January 20th 12:00-1:15pm in CH104
Free and open to all. No registration required.
Attendees will watch a documentary about the late Vernon Jordan and his impact as a Civil Rights leader. Participants are encouraged to bring a meal as this will occur over the traditional lunch hour.
Vernon Jordan Documentary Screening (virtual)
January 22nd 12:00-1:15pm via Zoom.
Sign up required to participate virtually. Sign up for the event at qrco.de/vernonjordan.
Clothing and Food Drive for the Mustang Market
Items can be brought to the ODI Office (SC 231) from January 12-23. Refer the Mustang Market’s website for donation ideas: www.smsu.edu/campuslife/mustangmarket
“I Have a Dream” Reflection Space in SC 235
Available January 12-23 Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech, as well as other notable speeches given in the 1960s related to the Civil Rights Movement will be available for listening and reflection. Short questions and prompts will be around the space to encourage participants to leave their reflections for others to see. Visitors are welcome to stop in and reflect as frequently as they like. Faculty are encouraged to bring their classes to the space.
Schedule of Service Opportunities
January & February 2026 Availability
Contact Information
| Food Rescue | |
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| Date: | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Time: | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
| Shopping with Families/Stocking | |
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| Date: | Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Time: | 12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m. |
| Food Shelf: Truck Deliveries | |
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| Date: | 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month |
| Time: | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (times may vary) |
Contact Information
| Food Rescue | |
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| Date: | Thursdays |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
| Truck Deliveries | |
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| Date: | 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. (times may vary) |
Contact Information
| Food Rescue | |
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| Date: | Mondays |
| Time: | 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Contact Information
Michelle.J@unitedcampmn.org
| Volunteers help schedule appointments Volunteer tax preparers must have a CPA |
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| Date: | Weekday evenings AND Saturday mornings Beginning February 1 |
| Time: | Weekday evenings Beginning at 5:00 p.m. Saturday mornings Beginning at 9:00 a.m. |
Food Rescue Contact Information
| Food Rescue |
| Truck Deliveries |
| Food Donation – Refer to the Wish List |
| Most weekdays. Will work with volunteer availability. |
Financial Donation Contact Information
| Financial Donation |
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| Make a financial gift by visiting the SMSU Foundation Website and selecting “Mustang Market (Food Pantry)” |
Contact Information
| Storage Room Organization/Moving Items | |
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| Date (any): | Tuesdays, Thursday, and Fridays |
| Time: | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
MLK Humanitarian Award
The MLK Humanitarian Award recognizes and honors those individuals from the SMSU campus, and community at large whose active, meaningful, and uplifting advocacy aligns with Dr. King’s work to dismantle racial, economic, and social injustice. Dr. King’s legacy is what inspires this award which seeks to emphasize one of his famous phrases: “The time is always right to do what is right.” This quote is etched on the plaque awarded to recipients selected by the directors of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This award has been presented during SMSU’s annual MLK Day of Service Celebration.
Award Recipients Include:
- Thomas Williams, 2025
- Cassie Williams, 2025
- Mr. Montell Allen, 2023
- Dr. Richard Herder, 2023
- Mr. Jefferson Lee IV, 2022
- Dr. Jeffery Kolnick, 2021
Thomas Williams, 2025
Cassie Williams, 2025
Mr. Montell Allen, 2023
Dr. Richard Herder, 2023
Mr. Jefferson Lee IV, 2022
Dr. Jeffery Kolnick, 2021
Contact Dr. Erin Kline (Erin.Kline@smsu.edu) or Jeet Sausen (Jeet.Sausen@smsu.edu) with questions.