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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Scherer, Jabs publish book | Campus Campaign underway

‘COOPERATIVE WISDOM’
BOOK PRESENTS CONCRETE STEPS TO PEACEMAKING

Dr. Donald Scherer

Despite our best efforts, our attempts to resolve conflict sometimes fall short, and that feeling of being stuck at a dead end can cause us to give up and walk away. Yet we are social beings, and are instinctively drawn to working together, say Dr. Donald Scherer, a professor emeritus of philosophy, and Carolyn Jabs, journalist, author and BGSU alumna. When cooperation fails, “What is the missing ingredient and what steps can we take to supply it?” Scherer asked. In their new book, “Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart,” published by Green Wave Press, Scherer and Jabs explore this vexing question and posit five virtues that can help jumpstart efforts at solving problems together. For each virtue, they include three concrete practices to use.

WBGU staff nominated for Emmys – Sentinel–Tribune

Appointments to Board of Trustees – Sentinel–Tribune

Greek Housing update – Sentinel–Tribune

Webinar scheduled – BG Independent Media

Chambers honored – BG Independent Media

STUDENTS SHARE WHAT YOUR CAMPUS CAMPAIGN GIFT MEANS TO THEM

With the 2015-2016 Campus Campaign, also known as Family Campaign, well underway, students share what your gifts mean to them. Students tell us your gifts help them become better leaders, inspire them to give back, allow them to have meaningful experiences inside and outside of the classroom, and help them achieve the dream of a college education. Students share their thoughts at www.bgsu.edu/givefamily.

Just as the family is often the core its members can turn to in need, the University community has always been there for our students. We who work firsthand with students see every day the challenges they face — and the difference financial support can make. Last year’s campaign yielded a record $950,213 with 20 departments achieving 100 percent participation. Since its inception, the campaign has raised more than $12 million.