DOCSLIB.ORG

Mr. Connolly Leaves Gilman Temporarily Off with Its Bread!

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Mr. Connolly Leaves Gilman Temporarily Off with Its Bread! December 16,The 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.comNews Volume CX No. 4 Mr. Connolly Leaves Gilman Temporarily BY ALEX FA NG Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Skidmore, and to the Riepe family for providing this job. [Gilman] is a great place. I never As the first semester comes to a close other schools where our arts-inclined opportunity for him. The sabbatical was thought I’d end up here, but I could not and most Gilman students worry about students tend to go. His goal is to spend created by the Riepe family who had a son be happier.” semester grades and new classes, the time learning about the art departments attend Gilman who eventually became On behalf of all of the Gilman commu- artists in our community will be looking of these universities and find out what the President of the Board of Trustees. It nity, we will miss you, Mr. Connolly, and at an art room run by a different person. exactly they do at the schools so he can has helped other teachers like Mr. Jacobs, we hope you have a great and successful Mr. Karl Connolly, the Art Department return to Gilman and prepare students Ms. Trapp, and many more. Mr. Connolly sabbatical. chair, will be departing Gilman for the for those programs. Using his sabbatical will be returning, as he says, “I love this remainder of the school year, using the time, he wants to discover what these Riepe Family Sabbatical to “find [his] schools expect from Gilman graduates. Mr. Connolly’s studio in South Baltimore roots again as a painter” and engage in Thankfully, Mr. Connolly is not leav- (Photo Courtesy of Karl Connolly) research about university art programs. ing us without a replacement. Mr. Jim In the spring semester, Mr. Connolly Condron (a Gilman artist-in-residence in will be working in his studio in south Bal- 2005) will be taking over Mr. Connolly’s timore where he says he will both paint classes while Ms. Huntoon-Perkins will and remain neutral in the gang wars of be the acting chair of the Art Depart- the area. He finds that having a block of ment. Mr. Condron is an adjunct profes- time to work creatively is important for sor at Towson University and Stevenson artists and that the sabbatical will allow University. Mr. Connolly says, “Jim is the him to have the opportunity to engage new-and-improved version of me. I think fully in his studio (photographs of his he is a great guy who will do a great job.” recent work can be found on page 4). Mr. Mr. Condron is a landscape painter and Connolly’s paintings detail the relation- you can view his paintings at jimcondron. ship between painting and photography com. and he wants to use the next eight months Mr. Connolly is sad to leave Gilman, to continue exploring that relationship observing, “I will desperately miss my and eventually show a body of work. advisees and classes”, but he is excited The other aspect of Mr. Connolly’s for this opportunity for professional sabbatical is to travel to universities like development. He is also very thankful of butter between two pieces of bread, tossing a few vegetables on it, and call- Off With its Bread! ing it a sandwich. Now imagine that this sandwich is named after your school. BY ALEC TA R A N T INO vate schools in the Baltimore Area. As Gilman students, we like to think The following is a plea for reform, a call “The Gilman”: Liverwurst, pro- that no matter what we do, or where to arms against the sad excuse for a sand- volone cheese, lettuce, tomato and we go, our school is regarded with the wich otherwise known as “The Gilman”. mayonnaise on a French baguette. utmost admiration and respect. Whether For those few readers of the Gilman Allow me to rephrase that. “The it does so on the athletic field or in the News who have never made the post- Gilman”: Fleshy, pink mystery meat classroom, Gilman continues to main- school pilgrimage to Roland Park’s paired with an incoherent mix of may- tain its excellent reputation. This is not own Gourmet Grocer, Eddies boasts onnaise-coated vegetables. In other to say that Gilman is absolutely perfect, over 50 sandwiches, including a vari- words, a sandwich that rivals the Gilman far from it. However, is there any reason ety of “School Spirit Sandwiches” cafeteria’s infamous vegetable stir- that the school’s character should not be dedicated to various public and pri- fry in blaring lack of teenage appeal. manifested in one hell of a sandwich? In research- Fellow members of the Gilman com- ing the origins munity, for almost a decade now “The Above: “Ocean with 2 Cars” (Photo of the union of Gilman” has plagued the menu of Eddie’s, Courtesy of Karl Connolly). such detestable driving customers from all over Baltimore Below: A close-up of “The Gilman”; ingredients, I to question what exactly a liverwurst Left: Alec Tarantino (‘12) reacts to the lear ned t hat sandwich could say about our school. Who infamous sandwich (Photos by Rishi liverwurst is a knows what kind of horrible images come Bedi). form of pâté, to mind when one pairs an educational a mixture of institution with liver in the same thought? assorted meats If we are to truly strive for excellence and fat ground in the accurate representation of our into a spread- school, we will not stand for this trav- able paste. esty any longer. Draw your torches and SPREAD- pitchforks and gather your senses. The A B L E , l i k e time has come to lift the bread of “The butter! Imag- Gilman” and refill it with our own true ine inserting character. The choice is yours, Gilman, an entire stick act now or forever be mystery meat. Features: Black Ops: What’s the Big Deal?, Net Neutrality (page 3) Arts: The News Sits Down with Dr. Perception (page 4), Fall Drama (page 5) Exclusives: Campus Cameras, The Student-Faculty Dynamic (page 2) Sports: Winter Previews (page 6), Soccer Champions Make History (page 7) December 16, 2010 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CX No. 4 Can the Faculty Hear the Students? Perhaps Not. No matter how hard teachers try, they says senior Garrett Peters, “Jammed was saying, “I think sometimes we forget that bols of their generation. will never understand the student body. never meant or created to be disrespect- for teachers, school is a workplace. But for In order to bridge the cultural gap, the Not only is the misunderstanding due to ful.” He continues saying, “The teachers students, not only is the school a work- faculty needs to hear the students’ point a generational gap, but it is also attributed misunderstood the word. They definitely place, but it’s also a social landscape.” of view. From their input, the community to a cultural difference. Students form made too many assumptions.” Another example of the cultural differ- will grow stronger. their own culture when they share jokes, The argument raises the questions: ences between the teachers and students With this freedom, the student body ideas, and experiences that make up the What does the faculty assume about the is the theatre program (non-musical). could have defended their culture to the Spirit aspect of the “Mind, Body, Spirit” students? Are teachers uncomfortable Although the plays are performed and faculty. Because the theater program motto. Although they don’t realize it, with the student culture? produced with the utmost dedication seems to be struggling, the Arts Council teachers make decisions that disrupt the “I do not believe that the essence of and talent, they are sparsely attended. could recommend plays that they want spirit of the student body. being a fifteen-year-old kid has changed At most, 40 students (13% of the student to see. Furthermore, the student gov- Last year, the “jammed” controversy over time,” Mr. Baker states, “Although body) attended All in the Timing. Obvi- ernment could have more of a role in best showed this cultural difference. Cre- the elements are now different, every ously, the shows aren’t appealing to the the community if they could voice their ated by the senior class, the word meant teacher has thought and experienced vast majority of students. Clearly, what classmates’ opinions to the faculty. “to be in a jam” and became a part of the what the students are thinking now.” the faculty finds entertaining is not what However, the students only need to student culture. However, some faculty Although the faculty has experienced the students find entertaining. be involved in decisions that could affect thought the word was disrespectful and high school life, their experience is out- Even small disagreements, such as their spirit. They wouldn’t have the final subsequently tried to ban the word alto- dated. In high school, they had their own cell phone use, contribute to the misun- say in decisions, but they could have more gether. Unfortunately, due to the cultural culture. The older the faculty, the more derstanding. For example, students want of a voice in the school. They could rede- misunderstanding, two students got separated they are from the student to be able to use their cell phones before fine spirit, so that it’s not only restricted jammed by the administration and one culture. While this is true, the ethos of school, if not in between classes. It’s to painting up before football games, was expelled. Not only was there disci- the faculty is not irrelevant; it’s just dif- understandable that the faculty sees cell but it’s also a reflection of the student plinary action taken, but the word was ferent.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class
    177 MENTAL TOUGHNESS SECRETS OF THE WORLD CLASS 177 MENTAL TOUGHNESS SECRETS OF THE WORLD CLASS The Thought Processes, Habits And Philosophies Of The Great Ones Steve Siebold 177 MENTAL TOUGHNESS SECRETS OF THE WORLD CLASS 177 MENTAL TOUGHNESS SECRETS OF THE WORLD CLASS The Thought Processes, Habits And Philosophies Of The Great Ones Steve Siebold Published by London House www.londonhousepress.com © 2005 by Steve Siebold All Rights Reserved. Printed in Hong Kong. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Ordering Information To order additional copies please visit www.mentaltoughnesssecrets.com or visit the Gove Siebold Group, Inc. at www.govesiebold.com. ISBN: 0-9755003-0-9 Credits Editor: Gina Carroll www.inkwithimpact.com Jacket and Book design by Sheila Laughlin 177 MENTAL TOUGHNESS SECRETS OF THE WORLD CLASS DEDICATION This book is dedicated to the three most important people in my life, for their never-ending love, support and encouragement in the realization of my goals and dreams. Dawn Andrews Siebold, my beautiful, loving wife of almost 20 years. You are my soul mate and best friend. I feel best about me when I’m with you. We’ve come a long way since sub-man. I love you. Walter and Dolores Siebold, my parents, for being the most loving and supporting parents any kid could ask for. Thanks for everything you’ve done for me.
    [Show full text]
  • Revolutionary Leadership Playing to Win the Power of Persuasion Happiness Matters Minimizing Gender Biases in the Workplace
    EXECUTIVE BRIEFINGS DVDS AND VIDEO STREAMING NEW SPEAKERS AND BEST SELLERS ISISSSUEUE XXXIIXXXI Revolutionary Playing to Win The Power of Happiness Minimizing A.G. Lafley Leadership Former Chairman Persuasion Matters Gender Biases Gary Hamel and CEO Robert Cialdini Tony Hsieh in the Visiting Professor Procter & Gamble Professor CEO London Business Arizona State Zappos.com, Inc. Workplace School University Roger Martin Shelley Correll Dean Professor Rotman School Stanford of Management University Now You Can Stream Dear Friends, Executive Briefings Each month, we sponsor a business presentation here on the Stanford campus. Business Programs! leaders, academic experts, and renowned consultants provide creative solutions and practical advice for the challenges businesses face today. These engaging, thought-provoking 1-5 users: talks are available to you on DVD or online, giving you quick and easy access. Online Access price $95/program Get both: We’re proud to present new programs of particular interest: Online Access + DVD $139/program • Revolutionary Leadership by Gary Hamel, Visiting Professor, London Business School 6 or more users: (page 3) Online Access price $5.50/user and • Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by A.G. Laey, former Chairman and $65 setup fee/program CEO of Procter & Gamble, and Roger L. Martin, Dean, Rotman School of Get both: Online Access Management, University of Toronto (page 9) Online Access + DVD price plus $44/DVD • Minimizing Gender Biases in the Workplace by Stanford Professor Shelley Correll Generate quick quotes for Online (page 15) Access volume discounts at http://info.ExecutiveBriefings.com We also offer you the opportunity to order 10-program Special Collections by discipline, or the entire library of Stanford Executive Briengs on page 7—all at substantial discounts.
    [Show full text]
  • MULGRAVE IPOD SHUFFLE NIGHT SONG LIST When You Purchase a Song It Acts As a Raffle Ticket
    MULGRAVE IPOD SHUFFLE NIGHT SONG LIST When you purchase a song it acts as a raffle ticket. If your song is playing at 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm etc. to 11:00pm (major prize) you will win a prize. The more songs you buy the better chance you have of winning. $5 per song. This is in conjunction with the 5k draw night on 11th of August. View the list and contact Brad Andrews to reserve your song(s) either via Facebook or by text 0403 193 085 SONG ARTIST PURCHASED BY PAID Mamma Mia Abba Gary Hewitt paid Rolling In The Deep Adele Bon Andrews paid destination calibria Alex guadino Alex Pagliaro Empire State Of Mind, Part. II Alicia Keys Damien Sheean paid Bound for Glory Angry Anderson Paul Bartlett paid Parlez Vous Francais Art Vs Science The Boys Of Summer The Ataris Aaron Kerr The Boys Light Up Australian Crawl Kade Wilsmore I Want I That Way Backstreet boys Now you're gone Basshunter Kokomo The Beach Boys Chris Anderton paid Belinda Carlisle ‐ Leave A Light On For Me Belinda carlisle Bon Andrews paid Girls (Who Run The World) Beyonce Uptown Girl Billy Joel Tim Knowles Only the Good Die Young Billy Joel Bon Andrews paid Pump It Black Eyed Peas The Time (The Dirty Bit) Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas Catherine Gladman paid The Sea is Rising Bliss N Eso Bad Touch Bloodhound Gang Aaron Kerr The Roof Is On Fire Bloodhound Gang Ron Gladman paid WARP 1.9 The Bloody Beetroots Matt Young Broken Leg Bluejuice Ryan James Freestyler Bomfunk MC's Bjorn Reed livin on a prayer Bon Jovi Gerry Beiniak paid you give love a bad name Bon Jovi Ash Beiniak paid in these arms tonight Bon Jovi Luke Parker The Lazy Song Bruno Mars Just The Way You Are Bruno Mars Taylor Buckley paid Let's Go (feat.
    [Show full text]
  • Kevin Smith 2021 Speaker's Packet
    Kevin Smith 2021 Speaker’s Packet Part of the Equation for Creating Successful Financial Institutions Contact information: [email protected] 608-217-0556 Biography of Kevin Smith Kevin Smith is Consultant and Publisher with TEAM Resources. He brings extensive experience in training, designing and implementing professional development resources to nourish the growth of leaders within the credit union industry. Kevin facilitates strategic planning processes, teaches Strategic Governance to Boards of Directors, and oversees the TEAM Resources board self- evaluation programs with credit unions nationwide. Kevin is co-author of A Credit Union Guide to Strategic Governance. This essential book helps Governance teams become as effective as possible. He also writes the monthly TEAM Resources blog that is read by thousands nationally. The monthly blog shares guidance on board topics such as governance, strategy and issues related to the supervisory committee. Previously, Kevin spent 10 years at the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), in the Center for Professional Development as Director of Volunteer Education. In that role Kevin developed and oversaw programs for credit union executives, boards, and volunteers. This included conferences and training events, webinars, print programs, and online courses, among others. During his tenure at CUNA, he created and brought several new programs to the credit union movement. One of these is the CUNA Volunteer Certification Program, an intensive, competency-based program for boards and supervisory committees, offered as a five-day onsite event or as a self-study program, both involving rigorous testing for completion. He also created the CUNA Training On Demand series of downloadable training courses, and the CUNA Pressing Economic Issues series featuring the CUNA economists.
    [Show full text]
  • Avoid Addictions
    A PDF COMPANION TO THE AUDIOBOOK © 2021 Patrick R. Leddin All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, scanning, or other—except for brief quotations in critical reviews or articles, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Published by HarperCollins Leadership, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus LLC. Any internet addresses, phone numbers, or company or product information printed in this book are offered as a resource and are not intended in any way to be or to imply an endorsement by HarperCollins Leadership, nor does HarperCollins Leadership vouch for the existence, content, or services of these sites, phone numbers, companies, or products beyond the life of this book. ISBN 978-1-4002-2531-6 (eBook) ISBN 978-1-4002-2530-9 (HC) Library of Congress Control Number: 2021933391 Printed in the United States of America 20 21 22 23 LSC 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 THE 5 WEEK LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE DAY 1: CLARIFY FOCUS Today’s Thought You may not be able to move the trees, but you can choose how to deal with them. Today’s Questions 1. What trees tend to occupy too much of your time and energy? 2. What trees do you see in the work lives of your team members that are occupying too much of their time and energy? 3. How might you remove some of those trees? Today’s Challenge Pick one of the trees that you listed above that is occupying too much time and energy in your life and let it go.
    [Show full text]
  • Playing to Win: the Marriage Market in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey
    University of Mississippi eGrove Honors College (Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors Theses Honors College) 5-9-2020 Playing to Win: The Marriage Market in Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility and Emma Caroline Elizabeth Nall University of Mississippi Follow this and additional works at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis Part of the European History Commons, History of Gender Commons, Literature in English, British Isles Commons, Women's History Commons, and the Women's Studies Commons Recommended Citation Nall, Caroline Elizabeth, "Playing to Win: The Marriage Market in Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility and Emma" (2020). Honors Theses. 1504. https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1504 This Undergraduate Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Honors College (Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College) at eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in Honors Theses by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Playing to Win: The Marriage Market in Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility and Emma by Caroline Elizabeth Nall A thesis submitted to the faculty of The University of Mississippi in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Oxford May 2020 Approved by ___________________________________ Advisor: Professor Erin Drew ___________________________________ Reader: Professor Jason Solinger ___________________________________ Reader: Professor Deanna Kreisel © 2020 Caroline Elizabeth Nall ALL RIGHTS RESERVED !ii ABSTRACT CAROLINE ELIZABETH NALL: Playing the Game in Jane Austen’s Novels (under the direction of Dr. Erin Drew) This thesis aims to analyze the implications of the marriage market in Jane Austen’s novels Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility and Emma.
    [Show full text]
  • Playing to Win
    PLAYING TO WIN A Risk Management Guide for Nonprofit Sports and Recreation Programs Nonprofit Risk Management Center Playing to Win A Risk Management Guide for Nonprofit Sports and Recreation Programs by David L. Mair and Melanie L. Herman Copyright © 2003 by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center and David L. Mair All rights reserved. ISBN No. 1-893210-14-6 The Nonprofit Risk Management Center is dedicated to helping community-serving nonprofits conserve assets, prevent harm, and free up resources for mission-critical activities. The Center provides technical assistance on risk management, liability and insurance matters; offers interactive risk assessment software; publishes easy-to-use written resources; designs and delivers workshops and conferences; and offers competitively priced consulting services. The Center is an independent nonprofit organization that doesn’t sell insurance or endorse specific insurance providers. For more information on the products and services available from the Center, call (202) 785-3891 or visit our Web site at www.nonprofitrisk.org. Nonprofit Risk Management Center 1130 Seventeenth Street, NW Suite 210 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 785-3891 Fax: (202) 296-0349 www.nonprofitrisk.org Staff Sheryl C. Augustine, Customer Service Representative Suzanne M. Hensell, Director of Marketing and Education Melanie L. Herman, Executive Director Barbara B. Oliver, Director of Communications John C. Patterson, Senior Program Director COPYRIGHT © 2003 BY THE NONPROFIT RISK MANAGEMENT CENTER AND DAVID L. MAIR This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It’s distributed with the understanding that the publisher isn’t engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service.
    [Show full text]
  • THE VULNERABLE Our Military Problems and How to Fix Them
    AMERICA THE VULNERABLE Our Military Problems And How To Fix Them EDITED BY JOHN F. LEHMAN AND HARVEY SICHERMAN FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE PHILADELPHIA Dedication On a sad note, Colonel Harry G. Summers Jr., U.S. Army (ret.), who penned the article dealing with operations, procurement, and the defense industrial base and sat as a panelist for our second conference, passed away on November 14, 1999. Colonel Summers, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, was the recipient of two Legions of Merit, the Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, two Air Medals, and two awards of the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and also authored numerous books, articles, and columns. He was, in short, the quintessential soldier- scholar. We dedicate this volume to his memory. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface vii John H. Ball America the Vulnerable 1 John F. Lehman and Harvey Sicherman Roles and Missions 12 Donald Kagan Superpowers Don’t Do Windows 27 John Hillen The U.S. Presumption of Quick, Costless Wars 48 Andrew P. N. Erdmann Operations, Procurement, and Industrial Base 73 Harry G. Summers Jr. Civil-Military Relations 84 Eliot A. Cohen The U.S. Military Must Find Its Voice 96 Sam C. Sarkesian An Uninformed Debate on Military Culture 115 Don M. Snider Does Military Culture Matter? 134 Williamson Murray Must U.S. Military Culture Reform? 152 John Hillen The Case for National Missile Defense 171 Keith B. Payne v AMERICA THE VULNERABLE Rethinking Bio-Chemical Dangers 182 Henry Sokolski PREFACE Bad Medicine for Biological Terror 196 Andrew J. Bacevich Asymmetrical Adversaries 215 In 1996, the Foreign Policy Research Institute convened a Defense Winn Schwartau Task Force composed of distinguished scholars and practitioners The Risks of a Networked Military 225 to examine the increasingly important debates over U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • A Beat for You Pseudo Echo a Day in the Life the Beatles a Girl Like
    A Beat For You Pseudo Echo A Day In The Life The Beatles A Girl Like You Edwyn Collins A Good Heart Feargal Sharkey A Groovy Kind Of Love Phil Collins A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall Bryan Ferry A Kind Of Magic Queen A Little Less Conversation Elvis vs JXL A Little Ray of Sunshine Axiom A Matter of Trust Billy Joel A Sky Full Of Stars Coldplay A Thousand Miles Vanessa Carlton A Touch Of Paradise John Farnham A Town Called Malice The Jam A View To A Kill Duran Duran A Whiter Shade Of Pale Procol Harum Abacab Genesis About A Girl Nirvana Abracadabra Steve Miller Band Absolute Beginners David Bowie Absolutely Fabulous Pet Shop Boys Accidentally In Love Counting Crows Achy Breaky Heart Billy Ray Cyrus Adam's Song Blink 182 Addicted To Love Robert Palmer Adventure of a Lifetime Coldplay Aeroplane Red Hot Chili Peppers Affirmation Savage Garden Africa Toto After Midnight Eric Clapton Afterglow INXS Agadoo Black Lace Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) Phil Collins Against The Wind Bob Seger Age of Reason John Farnham Ahead of Myself Jamie Lawson Ain't No Doubt Jimmy Nail Ain't No Mountain High Enough Jimmy Barnes Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers Ain't No Sunshine The Rockmelons feat. Deni Hines Alive Pearl Jam Alive And Kicking Simple Minds All About Soul Billy Joel All Along The Watchtower Jimi Hendrix All By Myself Eric Carmen All Fired Up Pat Benatar All For Love Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting All I Do Daryl Braithwaite All I Need Is A Miracle Mike & The Mechanics All I Wanna Do Sheryl Crow All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You Heart All I Want
    [Show full text]
  • {FREE} the Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life Ebook, Epub
    THE TRUMP CARD: PLAYING TO WIN IN WORK AND LIFE Author: Ivanka Trump Number of Pages: 241 pages Published Date: 20 Apr 2010 Publisher: Touchstone Books Publication Country: New York, NY, United States Language: English ISBN: 9781439140154 DOWNLOAD: THE TRUMP CARD: PLAYING TO WIN IN WORK AND LIFE The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life PDF Book Key topics covered include: cooking and nutrition textiles and the design cycle IT control and monitoring mechanisms structures electronic systems the roles and responsibilities of the DT leader assessment of DT. She offers concrete advice on everything from finding a story to getting hired on a current series. " Wildflowers of the High Sierra and John Muir TrailWhether it's skunk cabbage blooming in the late winter chill, columbine and phlox bursting with color in the summer heat, or witch hazel blossoms patiently waiting for the cool of late fall, the flowers of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains put on a spectacular show for all but the coldest months of the year. quot; French parenting isn't a known thing, like French fashion or French cheese. This is a book that cosmology buffs and every armchair astronomer will relish. What did time mean to a farmer on the Rhine in 800 A. Peter Moore's exhilarating account navigates treacherous seas, rough winds and uncovers the obsession that drove these men to great invention and greater understanding. Cornell University, Engineering Experiment Station, Bulletin 27, 1941. Watch Out. Learn to unlearn. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts.
    [Show full text]
  • Praise for Always Win
    ALWAYS How to Succeed When WINTimes Are Good, Bad, or In Between MARK SANBORN Praise for Always Win “At Zappos, one of our core training courses is built around The Fred Factor, so I was excited about Mark Sanborn’s latest book. If you need encouragement and ideas about how to succeed during challenging times, I recommend reading Always Win.” Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com and New York Times bestselling author of Delivering Happiness “We all experience turbulence in our personal lives and in business, just like an airplane. Every pilot has been up, down, or sideways. In Always Win, Mark Sanborn offers you a flight plan to prepare for and thrive in turbulent times.” Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines and author of The Winds of Turbulence “You are holding a life-changing book—it packs a walloping prescriptive punch! Mark poignantly invites us to gain wisdom from the crucible of personal and professional setbacks and guides us to savor faith, family, and friends. Read it, and the people you care about at home and at work will benefit from your journey through Always Win.” Dr. Joseph Michelli, bestselling author of The Zappos Experience “Look for a better wave. Mark’s book is filled with fresh and useful advice on reinvention and new ways to thrive.” Seth Godin, author of Poke the Box “No matter what state you’re in—up, down, or sideways— Mark Sanborn brings you back to the core principles that never change, no matter where you are. If you want to act on a ‘good should,’ then you should read Always Win.” Dr.
    [Show full text]
  • Playing to Win: a Case Study of a Fortune 100 Corporation's Actors
    CORE Metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk Provided by University of St. Thomas, Minnesota University of St. Thomas, Minnesota UST Research Online Education Doctoral Dissertations in Leadership School of Education 2019 Playing to Win: A Case Study of a Fortune 100 Corporation’s Actors’ Workshop in Leadership Development Caroline M. Woitas Follow this and additional works at: https://ir.stthomas.edu/caps_ed_lead_docdiss Part of the Education Commons Playing to win i University of St. Thomas, Minnesota UST Research Online Education Doctoral Dissertations in Leadership Winter 2019 Playing to Win: A Case Study of a Fortune 100 Corporation’s Actors’ Workshop in Leadership Development Caroline M. Woitas University of St. Thomas, Minnesota, [email protected] Playing to win ii Playing to Win: A Case Study of a Fortune 100 Corporation’s Actors’ Workshop in Leadership Development A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND COUNSELING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA By Caroline M. Woitas IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF EDUCATION 2019 Playing to win iii UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, MINNESOTA Playing to Win: A Case Study of a Fortune 100 Corporation’s Actors’ Workshop in Leadership Development We certify that we have read this dissertation and approved it as adequate in scope and quality. We have round that it is complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the final examining committee have been made. Dissertation Committee ________________________________________ Donald R. LaMagdeleine, Ph.D., Committee Chair Diane Fittipaldi Diane Fittipaldi, Ed.D., Committee Member _____________________________________ Michael C.
    [Show full text]