Chris Ward

University of Findlay College of Business Professor. Advocate for workforce development. Mom to a dog and two cats. She/Her/Hers

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“Every dollar reflects real investment in our community and a partnership among donors, the Foundation and the nonprofit organizations working every day to meet local needs.”
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"We look forward to our ongoing collaborations with business, education, social services, and policymakers to advance workforce excellence."
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[JB Slear @JB_Slear]

In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at RobinsonHigh School in Little Rock, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks in her classroom. When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks.
'Ms. Cothren, where are our desks?'
She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.'
They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.' 'No,' she said.
'Maybe it's our behavior.' She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.'
And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom. Kids called their parents to tell them what was happening and by early afternoon television news crews had started gathering at the school to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room.
The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk-less classroom. Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he or she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you.'
At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it. Twenty-seven (27) U.S. Veterans, all in uniform, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned.
Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. They went halfway around the world, giving up their education and interrupting their careers and families so you could have the freedom you have. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.'
By the way, this is a true story. And this teacher was awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year for the State of Arkansas in 2006. She is the daughter of a WWII POW.
Do you think this email is worth passing along so others won't forget either, that the freedoms we have in this great country were earned by our U.S. Veterans?... I did.
Let us always remember the men and women of our military and the rights they have won for us.

[Lindsay Owens @owenslindsay1]

Right now, Instacart is quietly running experiments on millions of us while we shop for groceries online. They are trying to figure out exactly how much they can get away with charging you for breakfast cereal, lunch meat, pasta, and everything in between. How do I know? 1/9

[Mark Cuban @mcuban]

Sounds like someone at instacart used to work for a big health insurance company or their PBM !

Same strategy. No transparency.

[Findlay Oilers @FindlayOilers]

𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕥'𝕤 𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕔𝕠𝕒𝕔𝕙.

Congratulations on 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ wins to head coach Charlie Ernst.

#GoOilers | #BeGreat

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Our personalities describe us, but they don't define us. Our most important qualities are our values.

Personality traits are the tendencies we have. They reflect our nature and nurture.

Values are the principles we choose. They reveal our commitment and character.

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The Community Foundation says all four local pools have one free pool day left.
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[Phil Gunder @ProfGunder]

JOIN US!!! #RacersRise #ForTheKids #SuperBowlTrip

[Mark Inkrott @MarkInkrott]

Check out my latest article: The Economic Impact of Food-Focused Sporting Events https://t.co/2tmStcylay via @LinkedIn

[Anthony Pompliano 🌪 @APompliano]

Powerful.

[Dione Somerville, Ed.D. @OwensPresident]

🎓 Behind every cap & gown is a story of perseverance. In my latest blog, I reflect on what students’ journeys—& the results of the @owenscc Financial Wellness Survey—reveal about challenges they face & the strength they show. Read more: https://t.co/RG1Fbrm6Ny @TrellisResearch

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Two UF students recently presented a Labor Productivity and Government Expenditures research project at the Symposium for Scholarship & Creativity. Find out more about their project here: https://t.co/xZT2bD5w9w

[Findlay Oilers @FindlayOilers]

𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐬

Mary Kelly Mulcahy has been selected to represent Team USA at this year’s Palmer Cup, set to take place June 5–7 at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

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[The Pulse @UFPulse]

In this week's edition of our Building Character Column, Professor Emeritus Dr. Thomas Dillon discusses integrity and humility. Click here to read the full column: https://t.co/0nbyW1OOt2

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In this week's edition of our Building Character column, Professor Emerita Mary Beth Dillon shares a call to action. Click here for the full column: https://t.co/5d6ZyjvH5q

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In this week's installment of our Building Character column, Dr. Nira Kadakia discusses ethical leadership in pharmacy and healthcare. Click here to read the full story: https://t.co/B4jC44Oa4x

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The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s ‘Fun for All’ series of free community events continues this month.
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[UFTV @UFTVFindlay]

Of all the promos we're airing for the @ufindlay Dept. of Media & Communication (@UFCommDept), this hits closest to home for me. Our campus media outlets - UFTV, @883WLFC, and @UFPulse - strive for greatness & I want people to know it (and to get involved)! Jump on board today!

[The Pulse @UFPulse]

In this week's edition of the Building Character Column, Benjamin Dolan discusses knowledge, liberty, and religion. Click here to read the full story: https://t.co/DBiVTZsiCH