People
BSU Names Multicultural Center in Honor of Civil Rights Icons Vivian Conley and Hurley Goodall
Source: Muncie Journal
These two activists dedicated their lives to education, equity, and service, paving the way for inclusion and empowerment. Their legacies remind students everywhere of the power of advocacy and determination to transform communities.
Nellie Bly Biography
Source: Biography
Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochran) was a pioneer in investigative journalism. She took great risks, such as going undercover as a patient of a mental institution and a worker in a sweatshop, and her work was instrumental in making improvements in the poor working conditions and treatment of women.
Coming from nothing makes giving all the more important to refugees
Source: Trib Total Media
A group of adult students are giving to other refugees who are just arriving in the United States. Having been in their shoes themselves, they do everything they can to make the transition easier for others.
A promising test for pancreatic cancer . . . from a teenager
Source: TED
If someone said you could change the world, would you believe it? If you had an idea that could save countless lives, would anyone listen? Watch this talk by Jack Andraka, a teen who discovered a revolutionary way to detect certain cancers. Discover what he did, how he did it, and what it took to get people to listen.
Why Do We Buy What We Buy?
Source: Vox
In this interview, a sociologist explains how competition among consumers—not necessarily the providers of goods and services—is what drives spending.
Study: You Really Can ‘Work Smarter, Not Harder’
Source: The Atlantic
Studying or practicing a skill non-stop may not be the ticket to achieving your goals, according to this study.
Titanic’s 100th Anniversary: 6 Survivor Stories
Source: Biography, A&E Television Networks
The Titanic sank more than 100 years ago, but the tragedy lives on in our hearts and minds. Read about six people who survived the disaster.
How to Create More Belonging for Yourself and Others
Source: Greater Good Magazine
It’s important for people to feel like they belong–among their friends and families, in their communities and workplaces, and within society at large. Check out this link to read some tips for helping ourselves and others feel valued and accepted.
Self-care: why looking after No 1 isn’t always best for your wellbeing
Source: The Guardian
Is it better for our health to take care of our own needs or to lend a helping hand to others? Studies suggest that taking part in activities that involve caring for other people can have a positive impact on our own well-being.