What a day yesterday. We finally met! We had a great opening class, sharing who we are and what we do. We also spoke about our needs and expectations out of this program. I really learned an amazing amount... (I also loved the HDMI plug to the wide screen HDTV for my laptop and documents!)
Later, we walked around campus getting "mug shots" for IDs, collecting a heavy box of textbooks, and finding a nice spot to have great conversation around some good food in Taylor Dining Hall.
As the day continued, I saw the jet lag kicking in, so we called it a day at Emmanuel House (thanks Sister Cathleen!).
It's so interesting to be involved in this program because I can see how the people at Assumption College, all over the college, have been expecting and preparing for us. From campus security (Jack?)to Robin in the bookstore and Monica in Taylor and many others (Joe in IT, Vivian in the library, Father Dennis and Sister Cathleen), I must say it is a credit to this wonderful institution and its leadership, beginning with Dr. Landy Johnson and the Provost, Dr. Frank Lazarus and all their entire office, Michele, Louise, and Laurie. Thanks a lot!
God is obviously blessing this thing, and it makes you want to deliver your best each day.
Now, I am so excited about today's class!
After synthesizing the information gleaned at yesterday's meeting, acquainting myself with each of you and learning more about what you are doing at Assumption Language Center and the St. Peter's ESL Program (and learning of our little..."book problem"), and sleeping on it all. I think you are going to find today to be one of the most unexpected and potentially exciting days of the entire program. I think I have found a way to "snatch victory from the jaws of defeat". (A bit hyperbolic, but you will get the point.) See you at 1:30.
Not to forget, today is Duck Day at Assumption. Check some recent editions...
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