A Letter from Dr. Jake Bucher

“A Note from our “Why” while We Figure Out our “How””

I continue to find comfort in uncomfortable realities by connecting with our students. In a recent conversation about how we faculty and staff are concerned about how students are doing, a student shared that they were concerned about how we were doing. That led to similar conversations with other students, and ultimately to this month’s letter where I yield my space to student voice. Metzy Morales Jurado (Class of 2026) is a Neuroscience and Biology double-major, and was kind enough to share the below letter.

Hello Regis Community,

I know these past days have been filled with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty at every moment of the day. The current financial situation in higher education and the political climate of the country has not been the easiest. Showing up every day has not been the easiest. Especially as a student, when we know that family, friends, loved ones, and those that we care about might be at risk. From the bottom of my heart, I hope to let everyone know that those feelings are valid. I know sometimes even words of encouragement might not help to ease the fear inside of us, especially during those times when we are not sure exactly what to do. In those times of uncontrollable fear, I look to the community of Regis University, friends, staff, faculty, and organizations whose goal is to bring people together and create a safe space. To those faculty and staff that constantly make their office a welcoming place, thank you. To those friends that can change the mood with just a smile, thank you. To the professors who always acknowledge and cater to the mood of the room, thank you. As a student, knowing that there is at least one person or place that I can turn to helps alleviate those feelings of uncertainty. Something I love about the Regis community is the unity and support it provides. 

I am reminded that: 

“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” 
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist   

Hard times will pass, and it might take a while, but the day will come when we will be able to breathe and be who we are.