Last Saturday, I had the honor of helping kick off Caring for Columbia – one of the largest student-run days of service at Mizzou – alongside Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Angela King Taylor and director of Caring for Columbia, Mizzou senior Kathryn Wenger. 

Around 550 Mizzou students volunteered their time at 25 local residences and 38 community sites around Columbia, including many nonprofits and schools. Volunteers included members of 54 student organizations, including Mizzou honor societies, student governments and fraternities and sororities. 

It’s inspiring to see our students’ remarkable dedication to serving the community and making an impact for others. I’m proud of all who participated, especially our student-leaders in Caring for Columbia who organized such a successful event. 

— Mun