Who Is in Your Tribe?
This is my Brooks tribe. The photo was taken in October 2019 in Oga’s Cantina at Hollywood Studios. Star Wars, all things Star Wars, is one thing my tribe is passionate about. This day began early (Can you say before …
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Prayer for 2021
As we take a few moments (before the hustle and bustle of the semester creeps into our schedules) to settle into this new year, I offer this prayer on behalf of our Hornet Community: May our eyes remain open even …
Reflections on Being a FirstGen Student
My spouse and I are first generation students. While two of my siblings did graduate from college after I did, my spouse’s siblings did not attend college. My spouse’s parents were extremely proud of him. My parents were just confused… …
Critically Thinking About the Ordinary, Vol. III
During opening remarks in our recent student development division meeting, Dean Smith asked, “Who do you want people to say you are?” He concluded the meeting with, “Show students how to have good and hard conversations.” Dr. Smith is known …
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Critically Thinking About the Ordinary: Vol. II
Six months. It has only been six months. Some days are good… and things happen which are incredible, and wonderful, and life-giving. Other days are not good. It takes everything I am just to shower, put on a fresh change …
Moving to Embodied Solidarity
There are times when a lecture, a TedTalk, a homily, a poem, a song or other artistic expression lingers long after the moment. The longer the words linger, they marinate and the full complexity of meaning permeates everything… and changes …
Reflection
I absolutely hated academic writing when I began my doctoral journey. It had been over 15 years since my master’s degree and the rules and specifications were annoying. To complicate matters, the program has its own style guide complete with …
A Reflection on Veterans Day
This morning, I thought about my dad. I had been thinking about him all weekend and even posted his photos on FB. But on Monday, as I sat in Snidow Chapel waiting for the Veterans Day Service to begin, I …
In the Midst of Chaos
My husband has an irritating way of weaving systems theory into our everyday challenges. One of the most irritating adages he proclaims is, “During times of stress…chaos, the character of a system, is revealed.” Personally, I prefer chaos theory’s adage, …
Today Is the Day
Today is May 1. May 1st, the day that bring hope to the masses (the end of the semester is fast approaching) and dread to the masses (the end of the semester is fast approaching). Seems like only yesterday it …