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Larry Calloway, a Georgetown University Transportation Service bus driver, performed at the April 7 Georgetown Program Board Spring Kickoff Concert.

GUTS Driver Takes Voice to Spring Concert

By Madeline Charbonneau April 18, 2017

The stage was set. Hundreds of students were gathered for the April 7 Georgetown Program Board Spring Kickoff Concert in McDonough Gymnasium. Larry Calloway, a Georgetown University Transportation...

OSIBAJO & BAH: Acknowledge Hidden Heroes

OSIBAJO & BAH: Acknowledge Hidden Heroes

By Anu Osibajo and Isatou Bah April 4, 2017

As I pulled an all-nighter in the Rafic B. Hariri Building last week, in the early hours of the morning, I was soothed by the sounds of vacuum cleaners from two janitors working to ready a learning environment...

Less Than Half of New Club Applicants Accepted

By Yasmine Salam March 28, 2017

Twelve new clubs launched this semester, with the Council of Advisory Boards approving fewer than 50 percent of the 34 student groups that applied this semester for university recognition. The clubs,...

HUMANS OF GEORGETOWN
Unsung Heroes intends to set up an online fund for Frankie Capers, a cashier at Einstein Bros. Bagels for three years, to go on vacation for the first time in more than 12 years with her grandson.

Faith, Students Motivate Einstein’s Frankie Capers

By Alfredo Carrillo February 28, 2017

Frankie Capers, who has served as a cashier at Einstein Bros. Bagels stores on campus for three years, would be turning 57 tomorrow — if tomorrow were Feb. 29. Even though Capers will have to...

Unsung Heroes Looks to Expand

By Ben Goodman November 1, 2016

Unsung Heroes, a student-run initiative that shares the stories of workers in the Georgetown community using social media, is seeking nonprofit status to enable it to develop similar programs at other...

TEDx Speakers Reflect on Diverse Experiences

By Hannah Urtz October 25, 2016

The audience of Gaston Hall heard the stories of a media executive developing coverage for this year’s general election, a student reflecting on a recent suicide attempt and another on his diagnosis...

EDITORIAL: Example in Exemplified Service

By Editorial Board October 18, 2016

Last week, Unsung Heroes, a student initiative dedicated to raising awareness and support for workers on campus, received national media attention for its fundraising efforts to purchase plane tickets...

UNSUNG HEROES
Unsung Heroes has created a campaign to support O’Donovan food and service worker Umberto “Suru” Ripai’s visit to his hometown in South Sudan.

Unsung Heroes Partners With The Corp

By Alfredo Carrillo September 30, 2016

For the first time in 45 years, Umberto “Suru” Ripai, a food and service worker at Leo O’Donovan Hall, may return to his hometown in South Sudan, thanks to a fundraiser set up by Unsung Heroes,...

UNSUNG HEROES
The Facebook page Unsung Heroes, which seeks to increase recognition for Georgetown’s workers, has featured 11 posts, including food and service worker at Einstein Bagels Co. Frankie Carper.

Unsung Heroes Looks to Recognize Georgetown Workers

By Taylor Harding April 26, 2016

With the mission of increasing recognition for Georgetown’s workers, Facebook page Unsung Heroes captures their personal stories through videos and photography on its Facebook page, which has gained...

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