Dedicated. That is the shortest way for me to describe the NSU staff. Not just the academic staff, I mean every one: landscapers, librarians and student employees. You may not have noticed them, but I have been paying attention for the last couple of months, mentally noting the level of dedication that these fine men and women put into their jobs. You could say they definitely take a bit of NSU pride with them to work each day.
Look around campus. More or less, the Davie campus is spotless — manicured lawns, beautiful topiary arrangements and palm tree debris is always quickly removed. However, there is one spot on campus that, no matter what, seems to lag behind in upkeep. The Don Taft University Center food court seems to be lacking compared to the well-groomed outdoors I’ve come to know and love, and it’s not because of the janitorial staff—it’s because of the rest of us.
NSU community, this is your wake-up call. We have, by far, one of the most beautiful campuses in the state and it is being tarnished by lazy community members who leave behind their leftover utensils, dirty plates, crumpled up napkins, empty soda cups and the lists go on. Clean up after yourselves people. You are not children. The staff who do clean the UC are not your parents. They are not there to pick up after every crumb from your pizza crust.
There is really no excuse for this type of behavior. It’s not only rude to the staff, but also to campus visitors and other members of the NSU community. Who wants to sit at a table that has garbage all over it? When the lunch rush comes every day, there are always at least a handful of people who have to clear a table of debris just so they have a somewhat sanitary place to put their delicious, expensive meals.
This is a call to action directed at the NSU community. Pick up after yourself. Throw away your garbage. Be considerate and help keep NSU beautiful.
