Unsung Hero #25 – Charles Harvey, Utilities Plant Worker Without the #unsungheroes that work at the university power plant (no matter the weather or time of day), we would not have heat and electricity for our dorms, offices, and classrooms! We encourage you to acknowledge workers like Charles and thank them for their service to […]
“I served in the Army for 16 years. Serving this country was the greatest experience in the world. It was my duty to fight and protect the freedom that we sometimes take for granted. If you ever get the opportunity to go to see other countries and see how they live, you’d be surprised. I’m […]
“I believe that God will always put you where you need to be. 12 years ago, my father got killed in a crosswalk.. he was just a pedestrian. …I do this job for [my father]… this is where I need to be – keeping everybody safe. And just knowing that gives me more energy and […]
Unsung Hero #23 – Javon Lee, Food & Service Worker at Leo O’Donovan Dining Hall ➖➖ “There is a side of Washington, D.C. that a lot of people don’t know about and where tourists won’t go. I’m talking about the north-east side and south side of DC. It’s like a jungle man, everything there is […]
Unsung Hero #22 – Tsion Kibron, Food & Service Worker at Epicurean & Company ➖➖ “My mom and I moved to the United States last year. She’s having a really tough time adjusting to the culture here. She doesn’t speak English very well and it’s hard for her to find a job. I’m working hard […]
Unsung Hero #21 – Emma Benitez, Food & Service Worker at Leo O’Donovan Dining Hall ➖➖ “I work in the kitchen and make the sandwiches and salads for the students. I start from 6 in the morning and end at 2 in the afternoon every day from Sunday through Thursday. I’m planning on retiring in […]
“Throughout the years that I’ve worked here, I’ve noticed that time management and procrastination are two things that a lot of students struggle with. They push off the work, then they get backed up, then they rush to finish it, but by then it becomes a crisis.. I’ve seen students stay up all night and […]
This year, we will be partnering with The Corp to give back to the amazing workers who keep our campus running behind-the-scenes. These #UnsungHeroes include: Janitors, Food & Service Workers, Bus Drivers, Construction Workers, Security Guards, among others! We want to raise awareness and promote appreciation for all of their contributions to our Georgetown University community – Please join […]
“Sometimes we have a lot of plans in life and things happen…My mom was a diabetic throughout [her] life. She had 16 siblings growing up – they all died from diabetes. I also lost my father when I was 9 years old.. After my mom’s death, I had to grow up quickly and be a […]
“The Plant workers really operate behind-the-scenes… Most people outside of this building aren’t really aware of what goes on in here. We control the power, heat, and electricity for the campus! Without power, our university and hospital can’t function.. without generating steam through the plant, students do not have hot water or a warm bedroom.. […]