Year: 2009

Shocking, Yet Inspiring Video?

My first response when I saw this video was, “Oh, snap!” I knew this had to be political satire (pretty good stuff, but I couldn’t find the names of the comedy writers). This is real and “keepin’ it real.” Politicians don’t do this kind of thing – show their families, especially when they are not […]

Inspiration Matters — Students Holding It Down

I like my inspiration like my coffee – usually straight up, strong, and, at times, with a little flavor. What inspires me? People who find a passion and show it in their life. Each year I look forward to recognizing seniors who have distinguished themselves through their campus work—their passions—demonstrating it to us each day. […]

Coffee and Conversation: What Up with Iran?

Just don’t get Iran. I read that we misunderstand the place – that is largely secular and liberal both socially and culturally; and, that the majority has a secular attitude towards politics and is open to the West. I also read of the troubling grandstanding, trash talk, and outrageousness of the country’s president? In some […]

Celebrate Words

Here’s a great tidbit from BU Today on our celebration of words (with my reply at the end): Finally, It’s National Writing Day GSU hosts celebration, workshops concerning that crucial craft BY SETH ROLBEIN Aspiring writers, unite! It may not be a holiday on the level of Independence Day, or even Columbus Day, but today, […]

Guest Post: Students Growing the Movement for Social Change

Last night, our office was happy to help the Howard Thurman Center host human rights activist John Prendergast, co-author of the groundbreaking book Not on Our Watch. John has shared the following blog post with us about his visits to our campus and Miami University this week.  Thanks, John, for being an amazing speaker and […]

Cofee and Conversation: Parents Weekend Edition

Repeal the Twenty- First? A few things keep me up at night: getting the word out to our communities; the unreachable; whether our programs are designed to meet the right needs; transitions for people new to our communities; helping the student starting with us to finish on our team; balancing care we can give against […]

Free Flow Friday

Lots to discuss — so little time.  Free your flow for a free flow Friday Coffee and Conversation.  I’ll bring the coffee and cookines, you bring topic suggestions and your conversation.  See you, today, from 3 – 5 p.m. in the Howard Thurman Center. Peace.

Do We Deserve that Peace Prize?

“We’re a peaceful nation.” George Bush Big news. The Norwegian Nobel Committee awards this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to President O. He received it for “extraordinary efforts” and “vision.” The announcement sounds more like a coming out gig than it does for an accomplished diplomat or for someone who has put together the plan that […]

Sports and Pop Culture in My Life

No baller had the body control and sweetness of Connie Hawkins. I was that dude who thought I saw the greatest athlete and hoopster – ever! Along came Julius Erving – the Doctor. Surely, no one would ever play ball with the smoothness and commitment of the Doc. How great that I could see the […]

Time to Give Sports a Back Seat?

No baller had the body control and sweetness of Connie Hawkins. I was that dude who thought I saw the greatest athlete and hoopster – ever! Along came Julius Erving – the Doctor. Surely, no one would ever play ball with the smoothness and commitment of the Doc. How great that I could see the […]