Spotlighting UC's essential staff
Photo gallery captures workers keeping UC's campuses safe, clean and well-maintained
While most of the University of Cincinnati community learn and work remotely, essential staff continue to keep campus in top shape.
Thank you to the custodians, engineers, maintenence staff, police and others — some of whom are featured here — who are working behind the scenes to keep UC's campuses clean, safe and beautiful.
Custodial worker Darnell Finklea powers sprays down weights and equipment at Fifth Third Arena. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand
Director of Housekeeping Joyce Land-Whittaker poses with her team members at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand
UC stationary engineer Tom Fields, works on installing a new Solar Turbine Jet engine at the Central Utility Plant. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand
Rob E. Hatmaker, UC facilities maintenance member, on the UC Blue Ash campus. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand
Robert Stallworth, UC facilities maintenance member, runs the leaf blowers after trimming the grass outside of Stratford Heights. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand
UC officers Jeff Polly and Kevin Ellison ride up MainStreet. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand
Brad Johnston, UC facilities maintenance member, trimmed the grass at UC Blue Ash. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand
UC officer Michael T. Flynn walks around the UC Clermont campus. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand
Featured image at top: Custodial worker Chasity C. Hughes wipes down tables surfaces at Marian Spencer Hall. Photo/Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative + Brand
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