Make a commitment to service.
Service is not about money or prestige. It’s about doing for others in ways that eventually enables them to do for themselves. It’s about broadening your vision of community and developing a sense of responsibility beyond your own immediate needs. It is about modesty, quiet integrity, and helping others to shine.

The alumni, students, and faculty featured in this issue are specialists in their fields, which affords them unique opportunities for service. But it’s not only about what they do; it’s about who they are. They, like all of us, operate from a place of optimism, a sense of shared humanity, and a sincere belief in service.

So, leave your comfort zone and get involved. Learn about other cultures. Listen to the problems, losses, and dreams of our communities and help achieve their goals. Gain an understanding of people with varying levels of abilities and circumstances. This broader perspective will foster tolerance and narrow the boundaries between races, cultures, and classes and has the potential to change the world as we know it.

By persevering with this vision, you will inspire others to think more about their communities, their human responsibilities, and the satisfaction that helping others can bring.

Make a commitment to service.

Sandra Bowman Damico
Dean