Category: Humans of the U
Humans of the U: Paul White
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Meet the Godzilla fan in the psychology department.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Quaid Harding
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“Worldwide, honeybee populations are in serious decline. That’s a big problem for humans—one in every three bites of food that you take were pollinated directly or indirectly by a bee.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Tiffany Baffour
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“I participated in my first anti-apartheid protest when I was 12 years old. I think that was really a catalyst for me to start thinking about social change and how we can all have an impact on larger social and policy issues.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Piper Christian
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“While I’m daunted by the future of our planet, it is the stories of my fellow climate activists that help me persist.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Alan Abbinanti
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“Growing up, I was taught that if I can help someone, it is my responsibility to do so. I learned that example from my father, who is my hero. His hard work and positive attitude have been a guiding light throughout my life.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Allison Frost
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“I am amazed by the resilience of our students. The reality is I’m just helping make the connections—the students are doing all the hard work.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Fred Monette
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“When I was 16 years old, I was doing a roofing project at my grandma’s. She put a chair down in the middle of her yard and said, ‘I’m just going to sit here and make sure you don’t fall.’ But I’m the only one that can make sure I don’t fall off that roof. She couldn’t do it for me. Safety really starts and ends with the people doing the work.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Suzanne Williams
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“I want students, faculty and staff to know Campus Police are here as a resource. If someone doesn’t feel comfortable making a police report, we still want them to contact us so we can direct them to the help they need. There are so many resources on campus—OEO/Title IX, victim-survivor advocates, counseling. We want people to reach out to us so we can offer resources and referrals to keep them safe.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Megan Call
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“What I like about research on resilience is that it shows there are simple, practical strategies that put fuel in your tank, get you back on track—whether that is getting through the workday or shaping a positive lifestyle.”
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