Maria Blog
Lift Up Your Voice
So sadly and tragically, the world woke up a few days ago to hear about another terrorist attack, this time in Manchester, England. Such news can certainly be disheartening and defeating, but I am forever impressed by the powerful strength of love, goodness, and the human spirit to rise up and be heard. As the author William Faulkner noted in 1950 in his Nobel Prize acceptance speech: “I believe that man will not merely endure:…
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New Beginnings
We have had a busy couple of weeks here at Maria College as some students received their degrees at our graduation ceremony while others have just started summer session courses as they begin or continue…
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One for the Ages
As the semester winds down here at Maria College, students are engaged in all sorts of activities to measure what they have learned in their courses. Although traditional exams and research papers are still valuable…
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Tulips—The Wonder of Them All
I am sure that you have noticed that nature is in bloom again (Excuse me while I grab a tissue!). The grass is greening. The leaves are reappearing on the trees (Excuse me while I…
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Earth Day 2017
There are so many days during the year that provide us the opportunity to celebrate people, events, and so much more: Mother’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Arbor Day, Independence Day, Groundhog Day, New…
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