by Antar Salim, Belinda Gardner | Jun 4, 2021 | Stories
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...
by Antar Salim, Divine Arpellet | Feb 25, 2021 | Stories
2020 forced many of us to confront and acknowledge our limitations.
by Antar Salim | Oct 28, 2020 | Stories
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...
by Antar Salim | Jun 22, 2020 | Stories
Learners pursuing advanced degrees face a surfeit of challenges. The list of trammels is too numerous to name in this short reflection. However, in an attempt to provide some context, the obstacles range from the changes linked to content delivery due to COVID-19, to...
by Antar Salim | Jan 10, 2020 | Stories
From a Lasallian perspective, the underpinnings of virtues permeate the Saint Mary’s culture. For example, new faculty are introduced to the concept of the 12 teaching virtues. From an organizational perspective, we ensure that the five core Lasallian virtues are...
