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Interversity Quotes"I think it's time to ask the Standardistos: Where's the test for compassion? For honesty? For curiosity? For moral commitment? Until they can answer, let's tell them to shut up." —Susan Ohanian (One Size Fits Few: The Folly of Educational Standards) Interversity ProjectsEchoes of Orwell:The purpose of this webforum is to promote a lively discussion among students and faculty alike about George Orwell's 1984 and the parallels or echoes found in today's society. |
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ARN - this is old, but well a good reminder of what is important as we go the quest! > >TAKE THE TIME IT IS WORTH IT > > > > > > >Take this quiz, it's a real eye opener: > > > > > >1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. > > >2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. > > >3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. > > >4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize. > > >5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best > > > actor and actress. > > >6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners. > > > > > >How did you do? > > > > > >The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. > > >These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their > > >fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements > > >are forgotten. > > > > > >Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners. > > > > > >Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one > > > > > > > > > > >1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. > > >2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. > > >3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. > > >4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. > > >5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with. > > >6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you. > > > > > > > > > > >Easier? The lesson > > > > > >The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones > > >with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. > > >They are the ones that care. > > > > > >Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life. > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the ARN-L list, send command SIGNOFF ARN-L to LISTSERV@LISTS.CUA.EDU.
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