UMD is joining the Northland in honoring frontline workers next week, January 24 through January 31, 2021, with Project Blue Light.
The blue lights will be hung where UMD’s these employees are stationed, including: Health Services, ITSS, the Kirby Student Center, the Recreational Sports and Outdoor Program welcome desk, the Multicultural Center, Superior Dining, Food Court, UMD Stores, Housing and Residence Life, the University of Minnesota Duluth Police Department, the mailroom, and the Kathryn A. Martin Library.
Dr. Lisa Erwin explains, “We are deeply grateful to members of our team whose jobs are on the frontline and who have been on campus supporting students, faculty, and staff. These are our colleagues who really aren't able to do their work from home. We are also very thankful for campus partners who also serve on the frontline.”
When it was announced that counties and communities in the northland would be honoring frontline workers, Erwin says Student Life was eager to join in. "As a small city, UMD has many frontline workers who have had a constant presence on campus throughout the pandemic."
In addition to the lights, thank you cards have been shared with these employees.
