Nelson Mandela International Day was established to honor the man who lived his life in service to his community, his country, and the world. Celebrated on his birthday, Mandela Day honors not only the man and his life of service, but represents the importance of the actions we take everyday. Mandela understood the power of service, as in his words he expressed,
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela
As I celebrate Mandela Day, I am reminded of the importance of service and the need for all of us to take action. Our Volunteer Brigade is looking for people to do just that, take action. Continue to serve, celebrating Mandela Day today and everyday.
Service is Essential. To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected.
Being a professor allows me to share what knowledge I have with others. It is also an opportunity for me to continue to learn because I firmly believe that by teaching we better understand what we are teaching and we also learn from those we teach.
I connect with people. Whether large or small, the power in speaking is being able to connect. We are more alike than we are different, and as a public speaker I look to tap into that connection.