Dear USG SSW community,
We hope our message finds you well. As the one year mark of COVID-19 being declared a pandemic is upon us, we wanted to take a minute to recognize this year’s struggles and perseverance. A year ago, we all would have been preparing to take off for our spring breaks, not realizing what was on the other end of our return. For many of us at the University, that was the last time we would have seen our friends, peers, faculty, and staff in person. While we have learned to adapt to social distancing, virtual classes, and all the necessary safety precautions – it has still challenged and shook the foundation of our “normal” lives. For all of us reading this, we have been privileged to remain as students during these challenging times. In recognizing our resiliency, we would like to acknowledge those who’ve experienced and continue to experience oppression, and the role we play in dismantling those systems.
To graduating students preparing for their board exam, we wish you the best of luck – you got this! And to those who have taken the exam and passed – congratulations! And finally, for continuing students, we hope your field interviews go well and that you find compatible placements.
Have a lovely spring break!
Sincerely,
Gabriella Lira Alvarez, President
Reem Sharaf, Vice President
Ashia Mann, Treasurer
Esther Popoola, Secretary
