The Winter Quarter begins today at the University of Denver. I took the photograph above yesterday afternoon, showing a deserted campus, but it will be much more lively starting today. I always pay attention to such things, since I worked as the Finance Manager of the DU Bookstore for almost 30 years. Preparing for the first day of classes was a big deal for us, what with the receiving of textbooks, stocking them on the shelves, hiring temporary cashiers, putting together schedules to make sure all the cash registers were operating during peak periods, as well as many other tasks. The bookstore was outsourced by the university to Follett Higher Education Group in 2012, and the staff was kept on for a minimum of one year. During that year, I was not impressed with the company at all, and several years ago, Follett Higher Education Group was sold to a private investment group. I have no idea what it is like working there now, but whenever I walk past the bookstore, the place looks deserted. But in any case, it is good to see the students back on campus. They lend a vibrancy to the neighborhood that is lacking when they are gone. Perhaps DU should institute year-round classes, with no Christmas or summer breaks. It would really help both the DU Bookstore and the surrounding neighborhood, as well. What do you say, guys? Great idea, right?
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