July 15, 2019, Tallahassee, Fla. — It’s 3:20 p.m. on a hot summer day and Keta Browning is cool as a cucumber while answering individual questions from students whose class ended a half hour earlier. Browning was gaining energy ftom every student as she distributed fragrant samples from her Natural Oats Co. assortment of homemadeContinue reading “Update: FAMU Alumna Keta Browning credits her alma mater for “natural” passion in successful business start up”
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What’s your GPA? It depends on where and how you live on campus
Fast read: When I received my freshman year room assignment in the Merner Hall dormitory on the campus of my small, undergraduate college, I thought I hit jackpot. Today’s architects and campus project managers believe they too hit pay dirt with the construction of new residence halls complete with private apartments. It is backfiring: TheContinue reading “What’s your GPA? It depends on where and how you live on campus”
Mother’s Day 2019 article that appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper
Once counted out to survive his birth trauma, John received his bachelor’s degree in psychology during Mother’s Day weekend 2019. He is now in graduate school.
Insecure v. Secure Managers
The class is in session: Social media posting reminders
When a new student gets an article published …
… I celebrate! I teach. I facilitate growth. I join thousands of my colleagues employed in Florida universities who carry the awesome titles and responsibilities of serving as classroom professors. Our tasks: Help students advance along their great paths. I am that instructor who jumps for joy, screams and excitedly congratulates each student for achievingContinue reading “When a new student gets an article published …”
Rise above it …
My sister, Melissa, has accomplished great things in her stellar career as a Conceirge for a large, luxury hotel in Chicago. She is among the few African Americans to earn membership in Les Clefs ‘Or (pronounced “lay clay door”), a national association of hotel lobby concierges who have achieved excellence in service to all. ThereContinue reading “Rise above it …”
Step right up: Employers cutting experience and education requirements
Who “Cares” about youth employment and education in Chicago? City Hall and a non-profit
Somewhere between Chicago City Hall and a non-profit on the city’s near west side, a forward-thinking idea was born and 50 youth are reaping its rewards. One Summer Chicago youth jobs program matched 32,000 opportunities with teens and young adults at 2,000 work sites. Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the program is designed to help Chicago’sContinue reading “Who “Cares” about youth employment and education in Chicago? City Hall and a non-profit”
Time travels: Scorpion delicasies, African beaches and whiny tourists
Photo: Bishop Laurent Mbanda; his wife Chantal Mbanda; very successful businesswoman and me in Rwanda during his installation celebration When I give myself time to travel to ‘far away’ places around the globe, I rest and observe and learn. It is my time to research and to be at peace. No matter how hectic itContinue reading “Time travels: Scorpion delicasies, African beaches and whiny tourists”
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