As I enter my senior year at Suffolk University, I am wondering where you are, President McCarthy. Half way through my freshman year you became Suffolk’s top leader, but now a-days, I cannot seem to find you around.

When I wanted to schedule an interview last week, you were out of town, although we were able to reschedule.

At recognition night, you gave a short, but warm welcome speech. Then you jetted off. My parents would have liked to meet you during the reception after the event. Maybe we could even have taken a picture together. But you were not there.

During the pizza with the president event this semester, a few Journal writers found lots of empty pizza boxes and not enough time with the big cheese. They were there for you, President McCarthy, but said you did not stick around long enough.

President McCarthy, I want to see you on campus more. I want to walk down Temple Street and see you smiling and waving at students.

I want you to come to a Suffolk Journal meeting. Chat with our writers, pitch a story, or just get to know the paper more.

I want to know that you’ll be at a random program council event, perhaps a Meal N’ Reel. Maybe you can show up to a tennis match next season? What about our award-winning mock trial and forensics teams? It would be cool if you traveled with them for a competition.

We all saw your photos when the therapy dogs were here. And you were certainly at the groundbreaking ceremony. You make thrilling speeches at commencement. Sometimes we will spot you around 73 Tremont. But can you interact with us a little more?

Students like to know their university.  Many of us are talkative, curious creatures who want the chance to grow, learn and connect with people. We want mentors and role models to help shape our academic goals. You should be a part of that.

So, come on President McCarthy, randomly make an appearance in One Beacon or Archer. Grab a coffee in the Sawyer building. Poke your head into the Ridgeway building’s media lab.

I cannot imagine how busy you are and would think that you probably don’t have a lot of free time between the duties of running a university. But maybe getting to know students better will help you as the leader of our great university. It can’t hurt to try, right?

Maybe the reason we don’t see you is because you’re in the top corner office of 73 Tremont trying to plan the 20 Somerset building or find a way to institute more online courses. The hard work is appreciated, but face-to-face interaction would be appreciated as well.

Honestas et diligentia, President McCarthy. Honesty and diligence. It is my honest opinion that you should interact on campus more and I hope you will be diligent in doing so.