I’ve Moved

by karupert on August 8, 2011

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I’ve moved my site to www.kristenrupert.com

Please come over and join me and follow along as I evolve each day. Have a great day and hope to see you over there…

Kristen

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I Believe: Part 1

by karupert on June 9, 2011

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This is the first post in a 2 part series about the things I believe the most strongly in… The places I love, the things I love doing, the everyday moments that make me believe.

 

I Believe in Ohio State…

I believe Ohio State has world class students, faculty, and staff. I believe we help students to become the best scholars, leaders, and global citizens they can be. I believe in the feeling of this university. It is a place that many call home far past their years on campus. I believe in the tradition, I believe in the people, I believe in Ohio State.

I Believe Columbus, Ohio…

I believe this town is like very few others. I believe in its culture, I believe in its openness, I believe in its diversity. I believe Columbus is an idyllic midwestern “big city” with a small town charm. I believe that it is beautiful (even in the Winter).

I Believe in Jim Tressel…

I believe he is a man who helped shape men. He preached virtue, service, and leadership. He mentored boys into becoming the best men they could be (he didn’t always succeed, none of us ever succeed 100%). I believe he is a good football coach, but I believe he is a better man.

I Believe in the Power of Service…

I believe Ghandi said it best when he said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” I believe that a few acts of selfless service can change the world. I believe in the power of paying it forward. I believe that even the smallest action, can cause great results.

I Believe in the Power of Relationships…

I believe that human relationships are the most important thing we have. I believe in creating relationships and sustaining them. I believe in being an active listener. I believe that we foster love, change, and growth through human relationships. I believe that relationships are the most important thing we have in life.

I Believe in Myself…

I believe in what I stand for. I believe I am the woman I was raised to be. I believe that I can do what I strive for. I believe in my abilities. I believe in me.

 

 

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XKCD comics

May 9, 2011
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I love XKCD comics. They are witty, satirical, nerdy, and they never fail to make me laugh.  Thought I would share a few of my favorites since it is a beautiful Monday and I thought we could all use a quick “laugh break”. Enjoy!!     Marie Curie:   The Movie: Age Correlation My personal [...]

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41 Years Ago : The Kent State Massacre

May 4, 2011
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On May 4, 1970 the Ohio National Guard opened fire into a busy college campus during a school day. A total of 67 shots were fired in 13 seconds. Four students, Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, William Schroeder, and Sandra Scheuer were killed. Nine students were wounded As a a proud alumna of Kent State University [...]

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A Response to the Wall Street Journal “Article” on Fraternity and Sorority Life

April 27, 2011
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Below is a post I wrote for my Fraternal Change Blog, that I use for the Fraternal Leadership Class I am co-teaching this Spring.  I thought I would post it here as well, because it is a relevant to the field of Higher Education, as well as to the many fraternity and sorority members out there. For more information on [...]

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Fraternal Leadership Class #FLCsp11

April 14, 2011
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I know you are all wondering… Kristen, what is a Fraternal Leadership class? Well, it is a leadership class designed specifically for sorority and fraternity members at Ohio State that uses the social change model as its derivative for leadership. You think that sounds great, and you want to know more? Well Okay… This class is like [...]

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#ACPA11

April 1, 2011
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This past week I attended the annual ACPA conference in Baltimore Maryland. It is by far my favorite conference in Higher Education to attend because I get to the opportunity to learn from, and interact with people from every area and every level in Higher Education. I can attend sessions on Leadership and sit next to a Union director, [...]

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40 Days of Gratitude

March 9, 2011
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I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. ~G.K. Chesterton

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“She didn’t invent caffeine addiction, she just perfected it…”

March 7, 2011

I don’t have a problem with caffeine. I have a problem without caffeine.

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The best advice I ever got…

February 25, 2011
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I want to quote the eternal words of Dr. Suess “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than You”…

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