AU students come together to help each other, community following Helene

As one of many students who stepped up to help after Hurricane Helene, Quintus Williams, aka Mr. Augusta University, brought doughnuts and spoke with students across campuses to check in on how they were doing following the storm. As a first-year undergraduate student studying communications, Williams recognizes the importance of working together to overcome challenges.

“When I was crowned Mr. Augusta University, I knew community service and empowering the student body would be at the heart of my mission,” said Williams. “In the wake of Hurricane Helene, I wanted to remind the student body, faculty and staff that we are resilient, and together we can overcome any obstacle. I feel as though I successfully impacted several students; whether it was by cracking a joke, doing routine check-ups, assisting with move-in, assisting with the clean-up of what we call “home”, or by giving them a sweet treat from Krispy Kreme as a part of my campaign, Sweet Return.” 

In the ongoing recovery efforts, Williams expressed gratitude for being in a position to help others.

Representing a variety of offices on campus, including The Office of Multicultural Student Engagement (MSE) and The Office of Student Life and Engagement (SLE), Williams focuses on the values of “service over self.” He also represents the following organizations at AU: African American Male Initiative (AAMI), The CREW, Pre-Law Club, Student Culinary Council, Jags4Jags, AU Royalty Court, Rotaract Club, Leadership Learning Living Community, and Connections Are Everything Book Club.

Augusta University’s Delta Chi fraternity organized and participated in neighborhood cleanups throughout the community, removing debris and clearing neighboring yards. Working together on the cleanup with the AU STEM Society, they helped dozens of people with their recovery process.

“Teaming up with Delta Chi for this cleanup initiative embodies the spirit of community and resilience,” said Khushi Patel, president of the STEM Society. “Together, we’re committed to supporting those affected by Hurricane Helene, demonstrating that through this collaboration and volunteerism, we can help our community rebuild and recover stronger than ever.”