In celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, dozens of students and staff from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) participated in a day of service at John Muir Language Academy in Clairemont. The event, organized by UCSD's Changemaker Institute, aimed to create positive change in the community, reflecting Dr. King's mission. Volunteers helped build a community garden and engaged in classroom activities with students, including writing down their dreams inspired by Dr. King's famous speech. The event was led by Victoria Abrenica, a UCSD staff member, and Edward Tapia Pappo, a recent graduate working for the Changemaker Institute, who emphasized the fulfilling nature of the work. John Muir Language Academy's principal, Dr. NeTassha Rendón, noted that the service day aligned with the school's mission to create global citizens and highlighted the positive impact on her students.
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