Shoutouts

The coming end of  2023  and the beginning of 2024 means it is time for shoutouts to some extraordinary people and organizations I have had the pleasure of working with this year. Higher Education and students have been taking a lot of hits lately.  Despite all of the negative press there has been a lot of good going on at campuses around the country.  Let’s look at just a few examples of that on the Moravian University campus: 

Dr. Sonia Aziz–a wonderful scholar and academic, whose work in health economics has helped reduce the sum total of misery in the world.  She was recently named Dean of the Moravian University School of Business and Economics, a well deserved appointment.  For more information about her work, click here.

The Moravian University Craft Club, Stitches– The members of this club crocheted and sold Christmas ornaments and collected donations for  the Bethlehem Emergency Shelter this holiday season. It was a great experience for me as their faculty advisor to watch their camaraderie develop from week to week as they worked toward their worthwhile goal. 

The Moravain University Catholics on Campus–Another remarkable group of students, who spent time every week learning and practicing their faith. It takes courage to say you are religious if you live on a college campus these days. These students are proud of their faith and aren’t afraid of saying so. 

Moravian University Chess Club–Members practiced the Game of Kings, not over the internet, but in person.  It was great to sit over the chessboard and once again hit the time clock….

And of course, let’s not forget all of the Moravian students and groups that participated in the annual Christmas Vespers. To listen to this truly majestic service, please click here.

And what about in the broader world? 

Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering– In Luke 3:11 we hear, “John answered, ‘Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.’” Need I say more?

All the volunteer workers, employees of not for profit organizations, and clergy tirelessly working for a better world–Although we are all sure you could work for a higher wage somewhere else, please do take the time to remember Matthew 5:12, “ Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven…”

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.