It is no secret that layoffs and general doom and gloom are sweeping through the hallowed halls of CBU. Many unfortunately individuals found out last week that they were being laid off because of predicted declines in enrollment.
There were some worries that these layoffs would result in union actions that would interfere with the President's Dinner or convocation or both. Thankfully, these fears proved to be unfounded and there are actually people who are getting laid off working extra hours to make sure convocation can happen. These people deserve so much thanks, gratitude and respect.
If you read my columns or posts or listen to my rants you know what I think of convocation. Regardless of what I believe, it is an important thing to a lot of people and an event that marks the climax (even if it is the most boring one you'll ever have) of four years (or more in some peoples' cases) of hard (or slack-ass) work.
To those people facing layoffs but continuing to work for the students of CBU, thanks for being bigger than most, putting students above politics and making one of the most important events for a lot of people possible. This year's grads owe you their day and their ceremony, they best not forget.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments:
Post a Comment