The key component for success in almost anything is grit, according to Angela Duckworth, psychologist and a MacArthur “genius” grant winner. She recently published a book titled, Grit: Passion, Perseverance, and the Science of Success. The term applies to the idea that a crucial component for success in sports, education, […]
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WV Introduces Fee for Taking Over 15 Hours
Bill 2097 introduced to the House Education Committee. Photo Courtesy of http://www.wvgazettemail.com/news-politics/20170216/bill-to-change-wv-right-to-work-law-advances-over-objections On February 8, the bill affecting school fees was introduced to the House Education Committee. Bill 2097 proposes a correction to the code §18 B- 10- 1 which would permit “community and technical colleges and universities to charge […]
This Week in CU History
The beginning: The cornerstone for the first Concord Normal School building was laid during the month of February in 1874. The finished product was a small wooden building approximately 39 X 48 feet, two stories high, and had four rooms. The first class was held on May 10, […]
Overcoming Procrastination
Just stop. When you read that, imagine Shia LaBeouf telling you to just NOT do it. Simply do the web search “benefits of procrastination,” and you will find countless articles using science to back up their claims that procrastination has hidden benefits. It does not. Read The Art of […]
Tsivia’s Notes From Nepal
Traditional daal bhaat. Photo Courtesy of Tsivia Chonoles Two weeks in, and here is a short list of things that have become almost second nature: eating with my right hand and no utensils (unless I am at school and eating in the canteen); showering at night after a very sunny […]
“Opened Mail” Play
The play is intended for matrure audiences only. Photo Courtesy of Tyler D'Angelo The city of Athens isn’t a regular city. A community resides here; a community with a strong sense of belonging. Although Athens isn’t in New York or Chicago, there are many ways its townspeople can get involved […]
Tips on How to be a Good Student
Photo Courtesy of https://blog.earlyshares.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/j0439513.jpg Let’s face it: College is tough and sometimes bad habits we start out with or develop do not make things any easier on us. Five upperclassmen who have been there, give tips on things they’ve learned that really make a difference in their education. Josie […]
Minor Highlights: Women and Gender Studies
Women and Gender Study minor. Photo Courtesy of concord.edu Concord University offers a wide range of majors but many students are unaware of the array of choices when it comes to the minors offered. The Women and Gender Studies minor, currently headed by Dr. Jill Nolan, is one of […]
Major Highlights: Social Sciences Division
Division Chair, Dr. Manzo Photo Courtesy of concord.edu The students at Concord University pride themselves on the liberal arts education the university offers. Having this type of education can strengthen intellectual ability and assist in many fields today’s workplace offers. This week, Dr. Joseph Manzo and Dr. Sally Howard, bring […]
New Geography, English Initiative
Photo Courtesy of http://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/understanding-cultural-and-human-geography.html In 2012, Dr. Joseph Manzo, professor of Geography at Concord University, came up with a simple but elegant idea to connect teaching of Geography and English classes together. As a result, middle and high school students can learn to understand complex environmental ideas through examples from […]