1. One Fulbright student studying at Harvard was upset for not being able to attend her favorite classes as usual and this is what I learned from her post ka:
A letter from the president was sent to all, telling the whole community what has been taken up for the physical and mental health of all while continuing with learning fully online by March 23.
What struck me most is the caring tone of the letter ka. Here are some of the statements na ka:
- a group of extremely dedicated people has been working literally around the clock to respond to the challenges........
- the decision to move to virtual instruction was not made lightly....minimize the need to gather in large groups........consistent with the recommendations of leading health officials....and are consistent with similar decisions made by a number of our peer institutions
- please visit this dedicated webpage..... if you are a student or faculty member and have specific questions or concerns, I encourage you to be in touch with the contacts identified by your dean. If you are an employee, I encourage you to be in touch with your manager
- Despite our best efforts........to bear on this virus, we are still faced with uncertainty-- and the considerable unease brought on by uncertainty. It will take time........to understand enough......
- To our students, I know it will be difficult to leave your friends and your classrooms. We are doing this not just to protect you but also to protect other members of our community who may be more vulnerable to this disease than you are.
- To our faculty......
-To our staff......
- I am proud to be a meember of a community where people put the greater good above their own self interest.
2. Last night, I got email from Columbia's Teachers College's Alumni Relations, informing what actions have been taken for my information and for me as an alumni volunteer leader in case our alumni ask about it. This for me also shows its 'Caring without Borders' ka.
It ended with this statement ka:
- The health and well-being of our extended TC community--- on campus, across the U.S. and aroudn the globe--- are our most important priorities.
I feel the big difference when looking into our own country in some ways ka...the sense of true caring within the community and alumni around the world, the kind encouragement to care for others around us, and the ways to craft a letter to show that it's written from the hearts.
Like it too mai ka?
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