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Coping with Anxiety

on February 25, 2021 February 23, 2021 by Dr. Judy Trotti

We are living in historic times.  A worldwide pandemic has engulfed our lives.  People are hungry and without jobs.  Our government is in disarray.  We are somewhat isolated from each other.  It is only normal…

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My Father, My Daughter, and MLK

on February 11, 2021 February 10, 2021 by Joel Shoemake

January 18, 2021, beyond being Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, was the eight-year anniversary of my father’s untimely passing.  Both the holiday and the anniversary snuck up on me this year. My wife, daughter and…

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Teaching tools for connected learning

on February 5, 2021 February 10, 2021 by Jodi Pilgrim, Ph.D.

Teaching is difficult anytime.  Throw in a pandemic, and we have to consider efficient ways to teach and learn.  We must apply our 21st century teaching and learning skills. Twenty-first century learning has been a…

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Concerns, Control, and Influence

on January 28, 2021 January 27, 2021 by Dr. Jason Martin

There are few times more frightening than when we feel that matters of great concern are completely out of our control. During the past year, when the world turned upside down by a global pandemic…

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What I Learned from Teaching During COVID

on January 21, 2021 January 21, 2021 by Dr. Daniel Mynatt

I have recently completed teaching a course during the Fall Semester of 2020, the infamous COVID-19 semester.  It was very stressful on all involved, faculty, staff and students.  But now that’s over, I have some…

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Practical Philosophy

on January 13, 2021 January 14, 2021 by Jen Jones

When was the last time you got really excited about a book? For me, it was a couple of weeks ago. I saw a review of a book called The Socrates Express: In Search of…

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I’m not mad. You’re mad.

on January 7, 2021 January 7, 2021 by Michael Burns

Have you been in a situation where you have seen a significant other, a family member, your roommate, or yourself hide their feelings, but you can tell something is wrong? This morning, I told my…

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Almost True

on December 22, 2020 January 14, 2021 by Gary Sargent

Theoretical physicist, Brian Greene once said; “The boldness of asking deep questions may require unforeseen flexibility if we are to accept the answers.”   As I consider this quote, I cannot escape the quandary created…

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5 Tips for More Successful Virtual Career Events

on December 2, 2020 January 14, 2021 by Emily Kelly

Over the past semester, most hiring events and interviews have been taking place virtually. While we hope that in-person events will be possible again soon, it looks like virtual recruiting is here to stay. In…

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Transformative Work

on November 24, 2020 February 23, 2021 by Dr. Christopher Langford

It’s been rumored the devil works in the fashion industry… and wears Prada. I’ve been known to screen the film The Devil Wears Prada in my organizational behavior class. The movie centers on a recent…

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5 Ways to Love Thy Neighbor During a Pandemic

on November 6, 2020 January 14, 2021 by Dr. Christi Emerson

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment.  He replied, “’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is…

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