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Resilience
Stress is something that we all experience to one degree or another on a fairly regular basis. It comes in many forms and from many sources. Change, lack of change, the environment around us, even our own thoughts can all be source of stress. Now, this is not to say that stress is always a bad thing. Psychology teaches us that there is an optimal level of stress, enough to motivate us to better our…
Read MoreAlani Robinson on Opportunity Programs
State your name, major and expected graduation date. My name is Alani Robinson and I’m currently enrolled in the Health and Occupational Science Program (HOS) majoring in Occupational Therapy and I am expected to graduate…
Read MoreOpportunity Programs Opening Doors
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door…”…
Read MoreEpiphanies Small and Profound
As we begin a new decade and a new semester it is appropriate during this season that the church gives us the feast of the Epiphany, highlighting the arrival of the three kings to recognize…
Read MoreNew Beginnings and A Challenge
It occurs to me as I anticipate the upcoming academic year that we often share new beginnings and we should maximize the experience. Each new beginning - whether a new academic year, planting a new…
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