A historic interview with Steve Jobs and Bill Gates at D5.
HT: Paul Spoerry
[tags]Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Apple, Microsoft, D5, All Things Digital[/tags]
Monthly Archive for May, 2007
Wendy Kopp the founder for Teach for America delivered this profound message to the graduates of Rhodes College this past month. It is truly inspirational and motivating.
Rhodes College Baccalaureate
May 11, 2007
Good afternoon. Congratulations to all of you who have invested so much of yourselves in the learning and hard work necessary to attain the degree you will receive tomorrow. And, to your parents, who invested so much as well in the way of love and patience and in some cases money and are no doubt so deservedly proud of what you have accomplished.
A special salute to the eight of you who are heading to Teach For America this summer. And to President Troutt and the Rhodes Administration and faculty, for instilling such an ethic of service on this campus that so many of your seniors apply to engage themselves in our cause and in other efforts to address the disparities and challenges that face our society. Your campus has from my experience one of the most powerful ethos’ of giving back and making our nation and world better, which is quite a gift to the world and to all those who have been lucky enough to be part of this community.
It is an honor to have the opportunity to share some thoughts for reflection as you graduates head out into the world. I want to use my time to speak with you about the power of inexperience, the possibility of change, and the importance of finding your passion.
First, about inexperience. Over time, I have become more and more convinced that recent graduates have an asset which makes you uniquely qualified to make a real difference in the world, especially in the face of entrenched challenges that others have given up on. There’s something about the fresh perspective and limitless energy of young people that enables you to solve problems that many more experienced people have given up on.
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I was recently asked join the board for MCUTS here in Memphis. MCUTS is dedicated to the training up of urban ministers in the Memphis area. By providing funding for and by providing sound curriculum, MCUTS is able to bring sound theological training to the urban pastors of Memphis. This is a vital part of the revitalization of our city. It is my belief that God will bring revival to this city from within the city, and for that to happen the men and women who lead those churches must have sound theological training. MCUTS provides that training. I am honored and privileged to be a part of this organization, and I wait expectantly to see what God will do through this mission.
Links: MLF, Crichton College, 2PC
[tags]2PC, MCUTS, Crichton College, Memphis Leadership Foundation, Memphis[/tags]
[tags]Ophelia Ford[/tags]
Wow, how I would like to go to hear this… Along those lines I have been telling anyone who would listen that Sandy’s last lesson, entitled “Wow”, from Mark at the AMEN mens Bible study may have been his best ever. He was truly inspired by the Word. It is worth downloading.
[tags]Gospel Coalition, Sandy Willson, 2PC[/tags]
Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central at D5
Stephen Colbert delivered a hilarious introduction for Philippe Dauman, CEO of Viacom at D5 today.
HT: D5 - All Things Digital
[tags]D5, All Things Digital, Walt Mossberg, Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, Viacom[/tags]