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Dealing With Conflict on the Playing Field
“Are you kidding me, my grandma could do better than you?!” Yelling at referees has become as much of a mainstay in sports as ‘the...
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Building A New Building Takes a lot of Builders
Did you know that someone has to decide how high electrical outlets go on a wall? Or where to put soap dispensers in the showers?...
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Back to School Shopping – Higher Education Edition
Packs of loose leaf paper: $0.04. Notes books: $0.13. New smelly markers: $0.89. The peace of mind that all of the hard work and preparation...
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Birthday Parties and Summertime Programming!
The guests are invited. The cake is baked. The candles are lit. It’s birthday party time! That magical time that comes around once every year,...
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NIRSA Annual Conference, a Time to Recharge
Having finally recovered from the lack of sleep at the 2016 NIRSA Annual Conference, it was a great time to remember why we do what...
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Fasten Your Seatbelt As We Prepare for Landing
The flight attendant comes over the loudspeaker, “Ladies and gentlemen, we are preparing for landing. Please fasten your seat belt and make sure all carry-on...
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Programming: Chasing the Almighty (Sand) Dollar
Waves were crashing upon the shore as the old man described his programming on how he started searching for sand dollars as a little boy...
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Getting the Most Out of Student Trainings
I was recently asked what I do to make my student employee trainings more engaging and exciting. I responded that I take them to the...
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‘Twas the Night Before Winter Break
‘Twas the night before Winter Break, when all through the rec not a student was stirring, not even a freshman with a lanyard around his...
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Lessons to Take Away from Black Friday
As I stand in line waiting on yet another Black Friday, I am reminded why I keep going back. Sure there are some great deals...
