Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Passive Programming: Sustainibility
Hey Residents,
So most people have heard about sustainability but some people might not know there are three pillars to sustainability; Environmental, Financial and Social. Most people hear about how they can be environmentally sustainable, and the other two are just along for the ride. Well make sure you take into account the other two because they are just as important.
"The idea is to promote usage of those resources that is both efficient and responsible, and likely to provide long-tem benefits. In the case of a business operation, economic sustainability calls for using resources so that the business continues to function over a number of years, while consistently returning a profit. The idea is to aid in identifying areas of the operation in which resources are not being utilized in the most efficient manner, and take the steps to correct the situation."
This is taken from a website regarding economic sustainability. They are trying to say that you need to use all of your resources accordingly. You need to make sure that you are helping those areas that are not using their resources to the fullest and make sure that they are gaining you the results that you want.
I know that this is economic sustainability and that most times it is addressed monetarily but you can turn this around onto your lives and make sure that everything in your life is working the way that it should and gaining you the right results. If there is a part that is not working for you, take some time this week and reflect and see what you can adjust and change about it. This can be anything from budgeting you money and time better to studying more to working out more. There are a number of things that you can do to improve aspects of your life that you do not think are going at 100%.
So residents, take some time this week and reflect on your time here. As a senior I have definitely taken time over this year to reflect back on my time here at Furman and there are definitely some things that I would have changed. For those of you who are Sophomores and Juniors, don't waste this time, change what isn't working, be more sustainable in your life for the long haul. For those Seniors in the building, your time here at Furman is coming to a close quicker then you want to realize so take this time to look back on your time and adjust for the future so that you are condensing or fixing things that aren't working and continuing on the path of life the best person that you can be.
So most people have heard about sustainability but some people might not know there are three pillars to sustainability; Environmental, Financial and Social. Most people hear about how they can be environmentally sustainable, and the other two are just along for the ride. Well make sure you take into account the other two because they are just as important.
"The idea is to promote usage of those resources that is both efficient and responsible, and likely to provide long-tem benefits. In the case of a business operation, economic sustainability calls for using resources so that the business continues to function over a number of years, while consistently returning a profit. The idea is to aid in identifying areas of the operation in which resources are not being utilized in the most efficient manner, and take the steps to correct the situation."
This is taken from a website regarding economic sustainability. They are trying to say that you need to use all of your resources accordingly. You need to make sure that you are helping those areas that are not using their resources to the fullest and make sure that they are gaining you the results that you want.
I know that this is economic sustainability and that most times it is addressed monetarily but you can turn this around onto your lives and make sure that everything in your life is working the way that it should and gaining you the right results. If there is a part that is not working for you, take some time this week and reflect and see what you can adjust and change about it. This can be anything from budgeting you money and time better to studying more to working out more. There are a number of things that you can do to improve aspects of your life that you do not think are going at 100%.
So residents, take some time this week and reflect on your time here. As a senior I have definitely taken time over this year to reflect back on my time here at Furman and there are definitely some things that I would have changed. For those of you who are Sophomores and Juniors, don't waste this time, change what isn't working, be more sustainable in your life for the long haul. For those Seniors in the building, your time here at Furman is coming to a close quicker then you want to realize so take this time to look back on your time and adjust for the future so that you are condensing or fixing things that aren't working and continuing on the path of life the best person that you can be.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
WELCOME BACK!!
Hey Residents of North Village D,
I want to first welcome you all back to school. I would also like to welcome the new residents of NV D, I hope that your semester is starting off strong. For those residents who don't know, the CA's have a blog that we will be maintaining as a way for the residents to reseve updates and news about housing and campus. Please make sure that you check this blog whenever you get a chance for updates. I will be emailing you when I have updated the blog with a link.
Here are the updates that I have for you now:
1) The spring roster is out and I need EVERYONE to sign it. I should be coming around to the apartments tonight (hopefully) to try and get your signature. If you are not there PLEASE stop by my apartment and sign it. The roster is due Tuesday.
2) Greek recruitment will be this weekend and next. The main thing that you need to be aware of is that there will be sororities in NV J Community Center in the mornings, so please do not be shocked if it wakes you up. So plan accordingly and put in ear buds if you are a light sleeper.
Please contact me if you have any questions about anything and I will help you in any way I can. I am here for you all so let me know.
Michael
I want to first welcome you all back to school. I would also like to welcome the new residents of NV D, I hope that your semester is starting off strong. For those residents who don't know, the CA's have a blog that we will be maintaining as a way for the residents to reseve updates and news about housing and campus. Please make sure that you check this blog whenever you get a chance for updates. I will be emailing you when I have updated the blog with a link.
Here are the updates that I have for you now:
1) The spring roster is out and I need EVERYONE to sign it. I should be coming around to the apartments tonight (hopefully) to try and get your signature. If you are not there PLEASE stop by my apartment and sign it. The roster is due Tuesday.
2) Greek recruitment will be this weekend and next. The main thing that you need to be aware of is that there will be sororities in NV J Community Center in the mornings, so please do not be shocked if it wakes you up. So plan accordingly and put in ear buds if you are a light sleeper.
Please contact me if you have any questions about anything and I will help you in any way I can. I am here for you all so let me know.
Michael
Monday, November 7, 2011
How to improve your Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships.
Hey Residents,
November is Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships. Everyone has them, and everyone needs them to sustain a well-rounded life. I love my relationships, my favorites are the ones that are with close friends, people that I can sit down with and have a meaningful talk, ones that will know if something is wrong just by looking at me. I value these above all others, and I definitely don't want to loose them. So here are some tips for improving and sustaining those relationships.
1. Don't criticize, condemn, or complain about people
2. Appreciate people
3. Solve your own problems by solving other people's problems
4. Be genuinely interested in others
5. Smile
6. Be a good listener
7. Make others feel important
8. Avoid arguing, and understand that you really aren't always right
9. If you're wrong, admit it
10. Save your anger
11. Suggest, don't tell
Make sure that you keep these tips in mind the next time you interact with your friends. You don't want to loose any friends, especially the close ones, because they are more valuable then you realize and will help you stay sain in times when there is no sanity.
Keep those meaningful interpersonal relationships strong,
Michael
November is Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships. Everyone has them, and everyone needs them to sustain a well-rounded life. I love my relationships, my favorites are the ones that are with close friends, people that I can sit down with and have a meaningful talk, ones that will know if something is wrong just by looking at me. I value these above all others, and I definitely don't want to loose them. So here are some tips for improving and sustaining those relationships.
1. Don't criticize, condemn, or complain about people
2. Appreciate people
3. Solve your own problems by solving other people's problems
4. Be genuinely interested in others
5. Smile
6. Be a good listener
7. Make others feel important
8. Avoid arguing, and understand that you really aren't always right
9. If you're wrong, admit it
10. Save your anger
11. Suggest, don't tell
Make sure that you keep these tips in mind the next time you interact with your friends. You don't want to loose any friends, especially the close ones, because they are more valuable then you realize and will help you stay sain in times when there is no sanity.
Keep those meaningful interpersonal relationships strong,
Michael
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
FREE BREAKFAST!!
Hey Residents,
Next Wednesday the NV CA staff will be giving out free breakfast. Make sure you stop by and grab a biscuit!
Next Wednesday the NV CA staff will be giving out free breakfast. Make sure you stop by and grab a biscuit!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October: Healthy Behaviors Month
Hey Residents,
October is Healthy Behaviors Month. I know that everyone is VERY busy with school and extra-curricular activities, but don't forget to take time for yourself. Make sure that you are staying healthy during these stressful times. Take some of these helpful tips to stay healthy.
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