Merriam-Webster defines philanthropy as “goodwill to fellow members of the human race.” Going back to its Greek origins, the word philanthropy means “love of mankind.” It combines two Greek words: philos (love) and anthropos (to be human). That means anyone can engage in philanthropy, regardless of the size of their gift. Merriam-Webster defines philanthropy as “goodwill to fellow members of the human race.” Going back to its Greek origins, the word philanthropy means “love of mankind.” It combines two Greek words: philos (love) and anthropos (to be human).
On Friday, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. The second woman appointed to the Supreme Court, her dedication and courage spoke volumes. A tireless women's rights leader, we celebrate her life and legacy. On Friday, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. The second woman appointed to the Supreme Court, her dedication and courage spoke volumes. A tireless women's rights leader, we celebrate her life and legacy.
Wednesday Word: Reimagining Instruction and Learning at Goldfarb
Sep. 16, 2020By: Goldfarb School of Nursing
Recently, Inside Higher Education shared the article “We’re All in This Together,” where they described how several colleges and instructors throughout the country are preparing for fall in our new environment. They admit that during this pandemic-driven time: “Most instructors where novices…and many sought help. Recently, Inside Higher Education shared the article “We’re All in This Together,” where they described how several colleges and instructors throughout the country are preparing for fall in our new environment.
Welcome Students! We begin Fall Term during an exceptional moment in our nation's history. As we continue to move forward, we rise to this occasion by preparing outstanding nurse leaders, especially for moments like these. Welcome Students! We begin Fall Term during an exceptional moment in our nation's history. As we continue to move forward, we rise to this occasion by preparing outstanding nurse leaders, especially for moments like these.
September 13-19 is National Housekeeping Week. And although we take this time to send a special thank you to Goldfarb’s housekeeping professionals, our gratitude for all they do is enduring. September 13-19 is National Housekeeping Week. And although we take this time to send a special thank you to Goldfarb’s housekeeping professionals, our gratitude for all they do is enduring.
Nursing school can be a stressful time in normal circumstances, both because of what’s happening in class and the world around you. These days, we understand that there are more challenges than ever before and students are looking for the secrets of how to succeed in nursing school as courses move online and life outside of the classroom is anything but normal. Nursing school can be a stressful time in normal circumstances, both because of what’s happening in class and the world around you.
Fall Term is just around the corner. Faculty and staff miss having robust activity at the College, however, protecting the health of the College and broader community, while enabling our nursing students to progress toward their educational goals, is our primary focus.
Patient Care. Compassion. Community. Dedication. Service. These attributes exemplify nursing and are at the core of Goldfarb’s values. Do you know a Goldfarb nurse who has gone above and beyond in any of these categories? Share their extraordinary story by entering the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards! A selection committee of healthcare professionals will review the forms to select 10 finalists. Patient Care. Compassion. Community. Dedication. Service. These attributes exemplify nursing and are at the core of Goldfarb’s values.
Hero—a word used to define a person or character with supernatural powers. It’s one who demonstrates unique strengths and abilities and acts courageously. However, the embodiment of a hero has evolved, particularly during these extraordinary times. There’s so much more to the definition. Hero—a word used to define a person or character with supernatural powers. It’s one who demonstrates unique strengths and abilities and acts courageously. However, the embodiment of a hero has evolved, particularly during these extraordinary times. There’s so much more to the definition.
