Artificial Intelligence

The recent cramming and jamming of my papers in one week has gotten me thinking about the way in which I act responsibly not only as a student but as a healthy indivudla. As I leave the library, I often think of those hwo pull all nighters or who suffer the caffeine addiction in order to "get through" the coursework. It pains me to hear that so many college students feel pressure to take prescription drugs in order to "succeed". Many of my friends included look to artificial sources or quick fixes in order to finish their tasks. What do you think has happened to our generation that has caused this so called need for speed?

Check out these websites for more info.
http://www.higheredcenter.org/services/assistance/topics/prescription-drug-abuse-among-college-students

http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/storage/paper522/news/2004/04/16/News/Students.Illegally.Obtain.Prescription.Drugs.To.Help.Stay.Awake.Concentrate.On.S-662692.shtml

What a waste... check this out

"On college campuses nationwide, massive amounts of food are wasted every day. Students buy more than they'll eat or just don't bother to finish their meal. We say that this needless extravagance and wastefulness can and will be stopped. Join us in working to reduce the amount of food waste on campus."

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=64628409904

Submit to your waste and submit to the art contest!

leaders on the web

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGuptVN4JgM&feature=related
check out this great video for everyday leadership

When enough is enough

Recently some friends and I got into a discussion about the balance a student and an individual, for that matter, must accept in order to be successful. This balance involves saying "No".
I know, I know...
as leaders we are more inclined to say "yes" and juggle our varied tasks respectfully but it can be overwhelming to do so. Besides, it is more important to concentrate and make better what you already have going for you. You can not excel in everything but you can surely be excellent in select things.



Remember:
You are the product of all your most recent accomplishments:)

Helpful websites

Now that the semester is in full drive, here are a few helpful links that can get people back on track. It is important to take care of yourself and get physically and emotionally charged for Spring'09

http://www2.binghamton.edu/counseling/pamphlets/journal-keeping.html- Tips on keeping a personal journal for expression and stress reduction.

http://www.hrworld.com/features/top-100-management-blogs-061008/- Leaders connecting

http://b-line.binghamton.edu/list.cgi?d=td- Provides list of Binghamton events for week and ways to get involved on campus.

http://www2.binghamton.edu/campus-recreation/fitness-wellness/activities.html- List of fee based wellness programs provided by Campus Rec

Feel free to add to this list and to create your own based on what you consider your wellness!

Sam :)

Some thoughts on the past semester....

As a new member of XCEL this semester, I just wanted to mention how much fun I’ve had, and how much I’ve learned. It’s been a really great experience. I’ve truly enjoyed working with all of you.

We made really great progress with Leadership Lately. We learned a lot about putting together a bigger publication, and I’m ready to do it again next semester. This week, there was a new XLC (Justin, I believe his name was) who came in for shadowing and he was looking at the magazine. He mentioned that we should put some leadership crossword puzzles in it. I thought that was pretty funny since we discussed it, but never actually got to it. I guess it’s something we should consider for our next issue.

In news not necessarily pertaining to the Publications Team, everyone should keep an eye out for the new Public Speaking Program that is going to make its big debut early next semester. Ani has made some great ads for it, and I have some really funny “bad presentations” from Viktorija, Yann, and Yelena. So encourage anyone you know who wants to brush up on their public speaking skills to sign up for the program early next semester.

I hope everyone has a safe trip home, and a great holiday! See you next year :-)

-Emily

Social Entrepreneurship

A social entrepreneur is a person who recognizes the need for change in society and uses entrepreneurial principles to create a venture for social action. Social entrepreneurs differ from business entrepreneurs in that the former measure success by positive societal impact while the latter use profit and return to gauge their success. Social entrepreneurs have the ability to think in many dimensions - social, financial, spiritual, practical - and combine seeming opposites - business and humanitarian aid, imagination and structure - to create change in the world. A social entrepreneur combines business savvy with humanitarian pursuits; a social entrepreneur is in the industry of selflessness.

In the near future, social entrepreneurs will be called upon to step into major leadership positions. The values and needs of humankind are rapidly changing; the demand for those with a new vision and the courage to make their vision a reality is increasing. Groups like The Schwab Foundation and the Ashoka Organization are at the forefront of providing the world with the type of leader it needs to usher in better times for the human family.

So how will you contribute to the bettering of society? How will you leave your mark on the world?