Rise, Shine and Serve

| Special Olympics

Monday morning blues? Not for this crew.

Facilities Management Staff after their volunteer shift at the 2026 USA Games

While most of campus was still hitting the snooze button on Monday, June 22, a dedicated group of 24 Facilities Management Health Science team members was already fueled up and ready to roll at 5:30 a.m.

Their mission? Trade in the morning routine for aprons and serving spoons to help out the bustling dining teams at Coffman Memorial Union and Pioneer Hall.

 

A morning of hard work and serious fun

Despite the early hour, everyone had a blast! The team helped with prep work and plating, greeting athletes with a smile and supporting kitchen operations kept things running smoothly.

Taking on a completely different role for a morning wasn't just a great way to support our campus dining partners, it was a team-building experience filled with laughs, a shared pride in serving our campus community and a breakfast pastry or two along the way.