Something to chalk about: UTSW students thank front-line workers at CUH, Zale Lipshy

Published on: January 29, 2021 By: Staff Reports

Chalk art drawing of a tree on a pillar — "Let's 'root' for each other and watch each other grow."

It’s a little more artful than usual inside the staff garage and walkways at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and Zale Lipshy Pavilion. Those areas are currently popping with the colorful chalk art creations of UT Southwestern students from the Medical School and School of Health Professions. On Saturday, Jan. 23, several students took a break from the books to draw messages of gratitude on the walls and ground, in support of our care teams.

Though there is light at the end of the tunnel, the fight against COVID-19 continues – as do our hardworking faculty and staff, whether in direct patient care or in vital support roles. We hope the messages of encouragement and support give their spirits a much deserved lift.

For a look at some of their artwork, click through the gallery below.

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To many, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic, our front-line workers are angels who walk among us. Pictured here is April Lozano Montilla, a student in the School of Health Professions’ Physician Assistant Studies program.

First-year medical student Julia Casazza gets a gold star for her efforts in uplifting hospital workers.

Medical student Saul Perez works on his chalk illustration outside the staff entrance of Clements University Hospital.

Caitlin Jarred and Tasha Champagne, students in the School of Health Professions, pictured here using chalk and keeping the proper physical distance.

Carol Wortham, an employee in Student Academic Support Services, has wings to fly.

“Not all heroes wear capes. Most wear scrubs.”

Getting the color palette just right. (Artwork by Kendra Maple, Medical School Class of 2021.)

That mask does indeed make you beautiful! Pictured from left: Suzi Smith, Director of Student Services, and Carol Wortham of Student Academic Support Services.

A post at the staff entrance of Clements University Hospital says it all.

Simple yet elegant: Thank you. (Artwork by Michelle Mao, Medical School Class of 2024.)

Messages of gratitude aim to brighten spirits.

Who couldn’t use a cute corgi to go with a chalk art shoutout to nurses?

The UT Southwestern community is extremely grateful to our care teams for all they do.

There’s kindness in compassion – one of UTSW’s core values, along with excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Students also made their mark(s) inside the staff garage at Zale Lipshy Pavilion.

Medical student Jessica Lowe knows the message bears repeating: Not all heroes wear capes.

Connie Ma, Medical School Class of 2021, gives a utilitarian parking garage post a gratitude makeover.

Medical student Kendra Maple gives these angel wings the rainbow treatment.

Dr. Mehari Gebreyohanns captures art in progress.

Chalk one up for the UTSW medical students.

A mess of chalk shavings produces unexpected beauty.

Medical student Kendra Maple strikes an angelic pose for the camera.