XW
Xuelin Wang
  • civil engineering and computer science
  • Class of 2015
  • Chaoyang Beijing, China

Xuelin Wang Volunteers During MLK Day of Service

2015 Jan 23

Xuelin Wang, a/an Civil Engineering major of Beijing, China, participated in the University of Mount Union's annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 19.

More than 400 volunteers paid tribute to the late Martin Luther King Jr. as they painted, organized, cleaned, repaired and spread cheer to 26 agencies in and around Alliance. Agencies assisted by Monday's Day of Service included Beechcreek Botanical Gardens, Alliance YWCA, Feed My Sheep Ministries, Alliance Historical Society, Habitat for Humanity, Pegasus Farm, Men's Challenge, Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter, Alliance YMCA and the Black History Museum.

"Mount Union students, faculty and staff, along with many members of the surrounding community, generously gave of their time to make the annual MLK Day of Service a success," said event organizer Abby Honaker, assistant director of the Regula Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement. "The MLK Day of Service is always a great way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and give back to the many local organizations which help others on a daily basis."