For the Class of 2012 -5/10/12

by | Feb 13, 2013 | Uncategorized

I recently came across an article written by Bret Stephens in the WSJ Online titled “To the Class of 2012” (necessary to read before delving further into this blog post- http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304451104577389750993890854.html). Frankly put, the...

The Right Stuff -4/9/12

by | Feb 13, 2013 | Uncategorized

I recently finished reading a book titled “The Right Stuff” by Tom Wolfe. It follows the tale of the very first astronauts and the challenges undertaken by these men. Originally Air Force fighter pilots, the “right stuff” refers to the intangible character traits that...
McGraw-Hill’s Maverick -3/20/12

McGraw-Hill’s Maverick -3/20/12

by | Feb 13, 2013 | Uncategorized

These past two days, the Illinois State campus was graced with the presence of Brian Kibby, president of McGraw-Hill Higher Ed. He made the grand voyage down to Normal, IL with plans to meet students as well as learn about a fresh new start up business, Packback...