Tips & ToolsCurated by Meg Birmingham — September 20, 2024
Reconnecting with our history and ancient cultures as a wellness practice can be incredibly difficult for some of us. This article from The Jackie O. Life explores how through nature, we can reclaim our power and become active citizens in the physical world, we can also be active participants in our own well-being.
Praise Our PeepsCurated by Meg Birmingham — September 20, 2024
It’s hard to talk about classical studies without also mentioning how exclusionary the discipline has been. There are many efforts underway across the field of Classics to confront the longtime and damaging exclusion of underrepresented groups, especially Black and other people of color, from the field.
Ear CandyCurated by Meg Birmingham — September 20, 2024
Hozier was in Sacramento a few weeks ago (he puts on an excellent show) and while it wasn’t on his set list, Talk includes lots of allusions to classical mythology, specifically the story of Orpheus and Euridice.
Geeking-OutCurated by Meg Birmingham — September 20, 2024
We can consider this the KAOS edition of Too Dope Not to Share, but since I haven’t officially finished the Netflix series I can’t claim to be Geeking Out about it. Instead, what is shared this week will be closely related to Mythology, ancient studies, and how we are connected across time.
Words of WisdomCurated by Trao Thao — September 5, 2024
“Be willing to go all out, in pursuit of your dream. Ultimately it will pay off. You are more powerful than you think you are.”
Tips & ToolsCurated by Trao Thao — September 5, 2024
If you’re looking for a transformative approach to building strong, inclusive communities within educational settings, I highly recommend Tribes Learning Communities by Jeanne Gibbs.
Praise Our PeepsCurated by Trao Thao — September 5, 2024
This year’s Student Leadership Camp was truly one of a kind. What made it especially unique was the involvement of our youth facilitators, who brought an incredible passion and dedication to creating an unforgettable experience for all the campers.
Ear CandyCurated by Trao Thao — September 5, 2024
Post Malone and Luke Combs have teamed up for a heartstring-tugging anthem, “Missin’ You Like This,” and it’s everything we didn’t know we needed. The blend of Post Malone’s signature melodic style with Luke Combs’ country soul creates a powerful, emotional ballad that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt the ache of missing someone.
Geeking-OutCurated by Trao Thao — September 5, 2024
Have you ever found yourself struggling to remember the main points of a presentation, even though you can recall small details like the speaker’s tie or the room temperature?
Words of WisdomCurated by Adrian Ruiz — June 3, 2024
“We’re so much more alike than we are different. At the core of it all, we’re all feeling the same feelings of fear and sadness and loneliness and happiness and love.”
Praise Our PeepsCurated by Adrian Ruiz — June 3, 2024
We are giving a standing ovation to The United Way and Sacramento State for awarding 10 former Foster Youth Students a monthly $500 stipend for the next year to assist them with their finances as they concentrate on their studies.
Geeking-OutCurated by Adrian Ruiz — June 3, 2024
Discover why young Americans are financially worse off than ever before in Scott Galloway’s gripping TED talk. (Viewer discretion advised: Contains mature language.)