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B.A., Sociology with a minor in Science, Technology, and Society, 2010, The University of Texas at Austin
M.B.A., Business Analytics, 2024, Midwestern State University (TX)
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ut/ucc closed
University to close today due to forecast of inclement weather December 7, 2005 Due to today’s forecast of inclement weather, the university will officially close beginning at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 7) and reopen at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 8). Employees who must work to provide essential services and functions will receive state…
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old rite of confirmation
In the old rite of Confirmation- previous to the reforms following Vatican II- the Bishop used to give the newly-confirmed a “blow on the cheek”. This symbol was used to indicate that followers of Christ may have to suffer for Him. This usually doesn’t happen currently but ya know, I would laugh if a Bishop…
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holy father’s intentions for december
May I also suggest that our human dignity is all that any of us really have. We “own” many things- cars, computers, homes, textbooks, large debts, memories, loved ones. We claim these things to be our own- whether it be actual possession or not. The simple truth is that at the end of the Day,…
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technology, community and the individual
Social computing is the culture of today’s young generation. Wireless technology, the Internet, SMS and electronics decreasing in size have contributed to the formation of a digital commons that links all people in all places at all times. While these technological advances can improve the culture and the individuals experience of culture, as in the…
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sun, love and God: Advent 2005
Peace be with you! We are now a day into the season of Advent- a time of attentiveness and preparation. I look at Advent as a “mini-Lent”. Advent is the time of preparation for the coming of the Lord. Lent is the time of preparation for His resurrection. I see both of these seasons as…
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don’t leave home without it
According to Christian Life Weekly, the diocesan bulletin of Taipei, Taiwan, a new “Beatitudes Credit Card” is being issued through the Taiwan’s bishops. It works as a normal credit card, except 0.25% of payments will go towards the charitable works of the Catholic Church. Overall, this is not a new idea- many credit cards divert…