Whether you watched the live version of graduation or the recorded version, the 2021 Commencement was simply outstanding!
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Reflecting on the Past, but Looking Forward to the Future….
Guest blog by Dr. Ryan Tipton, Provost and Dean of the College of Business Administration
With commencement complete, it’s important to reflect upon the preceding year in consideration of all recognized accomplishments. On Saturday, we celebrated the successes of our students as they prepare for a new chapter in life, and that’s always exciting. Having attended (and enjoyed) the virtual gatherings and ceremonies, I would also like to recognize one very important accomplishment of the entire USW community. During the 2020-2021 academic year, everyone in the USW family successfully demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting the well-being of one another. From protecting each other’s health (COVID) to securing sensitive data (IT), time and again, USW students, faculty and staff exhibited servant leadership principles in their actions. Admittedly, servant leadership can often be “inconvenient,” but the ability to help others is well worth the effort. For me personally, it is a privilege to see that our campus community routinely opts for the course of action that aligns with the university mission of servant leadership.
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Yes, This is “That Week”: Congratulations Graduates!
In worship on Sunday I listened in awe as graduating senior Joshua Emmanuel Garcia-Matta sang Lauren Daigle’s “You Say”, one of the truly most beautiful songs I have ever heard. What a way to start the week of Commencement!
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This is Why We are Here!
Guest Blog from a USW parent
Occasionally we share guest blogs from members of the USW family who have something to say that is either informative or uplifting. The unsolicited letter Ryan Tipton received last week was both, and I felt inspired to feature it as we begin to wrap up what has been a most unusual year:
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USW as a Matthew 25 University
Last Sunday my wife preached about the First Presbyterian Church of Hobbs and the Presbytery it belongs to taking the step of taking Matthew 25 more seriously. I think it was one of her best sermons.
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