A national problem? Judging from the number of universities that have active programs aimed at encouraging civility on campus, there must be a national problem. Search Google. You may be surprised at how many… Read More
Posts Dated Archive: April 2014
Matt Damon and our School of Public Health
Matt Damon is connected to our school of public health. Well, sort of. Matt Damon and our alumnus Gary White, head of an NGO called Water Partners, were interviewed by McKinsey & Co. Read More
Lessons learned in the garden
Every now and then, I have one of those moments that people who garden experience. Suddenly, I discover that I absolutely detest some aspect of the garden. Yesterday afternoon, after a full day in the office, I got out the pruning shears and started cutting away errant branches on several very dull bushes on our property. Read More
Teamwork
This time of year, there’s a daily drumbeat of sports news, and it makes me think about teamwork, and how important it is, not just in sports. Many people have spoken and written about teamwork. Here’s just a sample. Read More