It’s officially that time of year again and school is back in full swing. With that comes concerns of pedestrian safety especially around elementary schools. According to the Transportation Research Board approximately 25,000 children are injured and more than 100 are killed each year while ...
How can simply going for a walk help to prevent suicide? Suicide prevention walks are held all over the country by various organizations, especially during the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. But, how can all of this walking make a difference? Joining together, ...
There are days when you get to see a community at its very best. For me, this year’s United Way Day of Caring was one of those days. Nearly 2,000 volunteers spread throughout Utah County, working on more than 80 different projects. They came from some of our largest employers and from ...
The current state of college football is truly putting up a mirror up to reflect the current condition of American society. In a nutshell it is corrupt, lacking common sense, and is filled with individuals and institutions willing to sell their souls for a win, and of course, the cash. Then add ...
As a technical corporate consultant and trainer for several years, I observed the unique classroom dynamic of working professionals. Most were seeking upskilling opportunities for promotions, higher pay and, in some cases, they were simply drawn to learning a new technology. I then moved to ...
I was chatting with a friend who recently donated some clothes to a resale shop. She said that she saw a Louis Vuitton bag on sale for only $647. What a bargain! And, I guess it is. I went to the website and a similar bag is priced at $2,780. It’s a PURSE. I could literally fly to Fiji for ...
As a new school year begins, it is worth pausing to consider the importance and value of education. We are fortunate to live in a time and place where free public education opens doors for every child, regardless of background. It is one of the largest investments our state makes, and one of ...
September is National Recovery Month. Across Utah, people will gather this month to celebrate something worth celebrating: People can recover from addiction. But there is a question we don't ask nearly as often. What happens after they do? We tell people struggling with addiction to ...
I recently read an article about the importance of students having a “sense of mattering,” and that phrase has really stuck with me. In higher education, we talk a lot about belonging. We want students to feel connected to their university, their classes, their professors and each other. ...
Not only is it OK to talk about suicide, but asking someone who is struggling if he or she is considering suicide could actually be an important first step. Sometimes, asking the question opens the door to getting help. “Listen to their story, and let them know you care. Ask directly about ...
