Today is a special day here at Carroll.
Many Carroll alumni were profoundly affected by the remarkable life and ministry of Professor John Downs. John Downs, nicknamed “Downsy,” was a beloved psychology professor at Carroll who died from leukemia in 2002. In 2004, a proclamation was signed at Carroll College making John’s birthday, April 15, "Downsy Day" on campus, a day when members of the Carroll community are encouraged to perform unselfish acts of service, kindness, compassion, patience, generosity and love according to their own inspiration.
Particularly in the midst of this pandemic, we might be tempted to focus on the challenges in our own lives. But, in fact, this is a perfect time and opportunity to reach out to someone else in need in our communities and not only will it brighten someone's day but very likely your own as well.
So, we invite the entire Carroll community to participate in Downsy Day today! To do so, complete a random act of kindness in whatever way inspires you.
While you may not have the opportunity to offer support in person, we are confident that our Carroll Saints will find creative ways of being servants to others.
Happy Downsy Day! |
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remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester, we’ve had to adopt our dogs out early. Thirteen of this year’s fourteen program dogs are either fully adopted or working through the adoption process.
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