The Unsung Heroes of the Snow Day
By The Dartmouth Editorial Board
Published on Friday, February 16, 2007
The staffs of Facilities, Operations and Management, Dartmouth Dining Services, Safety and Security, along with the other "essential" College employees who made it to work Wednesday, deserve recognition. They were the unsung heroes of the College's "snow day." The all-too-often unappreciated College workers came through to make the students' day in the snow an enjoyable and manageable one. While the College was closed for all "non-essential" staff on Wednesday, the staff of FO&M and DDS reported to work and truly demonstrated their vital role at Dartmouth. While students were sledding, playing snow football and drinking hot chocolate, the tireless efforts of FO&M allowed students to get to classes, the library and dining halls by quickly clearing sidewalks and plowing parking lots. DDS workers braved the snow to allow for the special Valentine's Day menu to be offered as planned. If not for their dedication, students would not have been able to finally enjoy the winter wonderland that is so central to the Dartmouth experience.