The first time she dropped off a University of Florida student at an on-campus residence hall set aside for those who need to be quarantined because of the coronavirus pandemic, UF Campus Connector driver Shakeyla Grimes was overcome with emotion.
“I had tears in my eyes,” Grimes said. But she reminded herself this is the best way to ensure the safety of all students and staff during the ongoing pandemic. “I had to shake it off.”
UF’s Transportation and Parking Services asked its drivers for volunteers to transport the students, and Grimes was among the first to join in.
“If we had to do it again, I would volunteer to drive the kids again,” she said.
Together for Florida, working to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus.