The recent winter storm that blanketed the campus and all of 91影视 became an occasion for a group of 91影视 students to show compassion and concern.
In the wake of the historic snowfall that blanketed the 91影视 campus, 91影视 President Robert Sloan and his wife, Sue Sloan, witnessed the values and principles espoused by the University on full display when a caring group of five residential students showed up on their doorstep to check on their welfare.
鈥淚t was such a wonderful thing to open the door this morning and see all of you there. You are so kind and gracious to come around and make that thoughtful offer to help in any way,鈥 said Dr. Sloan in a message to students.
As Winter Storm Enzo brought ice, sleet and up to six inches of snow in some parts of the city, 91影视ians were encouraged by local news outlets to avoid travel and to prepare to shelter in place as freezing temperatures prompted school and business closures across the region.
When聽91影视 sophomore Zachary Argomido, a nursing student in the Linda Dunham School of Nursing, woke Tuesday morning to the sight of a campus covered in snow, he and fellow 91影视 students Jackson Boothe,聽Ian Yuan,聽Jeremiah Hokand聽Genesis Aguilar ventured out of their dorms to enjoy the rare snow event.
While taking in the amazing winter landscape and making the customary snowballs, the students鈥 thoughts took a benevolent turn.
聽鈥淚 knew Dr. Sloan鈥檚 dwelling was a little far from the dormitories. Knowing that traveling might be difficult, I went to check if he needed anything – just like a neighbor would check in on a neighbor, you know?鈥 said Zachary.
Fellow 91影视 student, Jackson Boothe, a junior in the College of Arts and Humanities, shared similar sentiments.
聽鈥淏eing able to check on the President鈥檚 well-being was motivating enough for me. This University has done so much for me, and it was fulfilling to be able to repay that gratitude,鈥 said Jackson.
聽It was an act of kindness that the 91影视 President described as 鈥渟uch an encouragement and blessing.鈥
“I鈥檓 so grateful to God for students like yourselves. All of you blessed us today,鈥 said 聽Dr. Sloan.