During a colorful fall weekend, the Midwest Academy of Management hosted its annual conference at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. With the academy board deciding that “teaching and researching must continue on,” this year’s conference was hosted in-person with hybrid attendance on Zoom. The conference took place between October 14 – 16, 2021. This […]
As in my essay on silence, my first lessons on generosity came from my parents. While both parents were known for being generous in the community, it was my mother’s lesson I clearly remember, and it has guided me through the years. When I was young, my mom, Isha, would cook lots of food at […]
Meet Generosity She loves to watch the sunrise. She has kind, happy eyes. Knowing her gives your life a lift and shine. In class, Generosity sits in the middle of the room. She is unselfish and motivated by shared goals. She puts the community needs before her own, even if it inconveniences her. She makes […]
The importance of virtues have reemerged in the ethos of higher education over the past 20 years. Society in general and academia in particular have realized education is more than just the inculcation of skills and facts, but the moral development of the learner. Since the turn of the century, there has been a renewed […]
I would like to think that gratitude and the Lasallian virtue of generosity are complementary ideas; forever linked through philosophy and application. Brother Agathon, the fifth Superior General of the Brothers of the Christian Schools (1777-1795), offers us this insight into generosity: “Generosity is a virtue that makes us voluntarily sacrifice our personal interests to […]
Brother Mario Presciutiini suggests that in the context of De La Salle’s 17th century France, silence could be approached from three distinct definitions: a.) “to refrain from speaking,” b.) “to signify an order of the Rule,” or c.) “an interior attitude.” It is the later definition, “an interior attitude,” which informs our essay on the […]
As scholars, we seek to understand and investigate a variety of problems facing humanity. In the classroom, despite having varying interests and backgrounds, we are afforded the freedom to express our ideas without consequence. We respect the opinions of others and expect to participate in a safe and cohesive environment. We are provided a platform […]
As DBA faculty and Writing Center director, I spend much of my time talking about — and writing about — writing. This summer, as I prepare to train a new cohort of peer tutors on the Winona Campus, I have been reflecting on the intersections between tutoring pedagogy and the Lasallian Virtues. While the virtues […]
He awakes at 4 a.m. to walk, read, think, and plan his day. He drinks hot tea and cherishes cats. He gardens. He loves art, art museums, yoga, hiking, and labyrinths. Spending time with him calms your thoughts and resolves confusion. Some people find his stillness awkward and attempt to nudge him into chatter — […]
My first memories related to the use of silence and it being golden came from my parents. One day, I was arguing loudly with some of my siblings. I can’t remember what we were arguing about, but we eventually drew our mother in. I remember my mother saying, “In this case, it seems that the […]
Working in higher education and being a current student, silence is a virtue I strive for but continually fail to achieve. When I entered my program, I was inspired by stories of Saint Mary’s students who immersed themselves in the learning experience to find academic discovery. I sought to embody the same vigor and desire […]
As researchers of business application and Lasallian educators, we rely on an epistemology of critical and inquisitive scientific process.
2020 forced many of us to confront and acknowledge our limitations.
Meet Humility: He is kind, soft-spoken, and builds consensus easily.
Humility is a flower which does not grow in everyone’s garden.
As I set out to write this essay, my mindset was not thinking about humility.
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, […]
It is no secret; patience is a virtue. Many children’s parables inform us of the need for patience. Some of us may even be familiar with the famous marshmallow experiment conducted over 40 years ago. The lesson is, if we wait and follow directions, we will receive a just reward. Br. Agathon illuminates the importance […]
Why is the microwave so slow? Why is traffic so slow? Why is my computer so slow? I wish things were faster. For many, patience may be in short supply. This is probably why there are such things as road rage, snapping at others, and getting frustrated easily. When many of us hear the word […]
A few days ago a colleague of mine, recently retired, concluded an email with “Be Water, My Friends,” an adage made famous by the actor and martial artist Bruce Lee. I know little about Bruce Lee, but reading these words at that specific time, one of change and uncertainty for many of us, resonated with […]