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Ingredients of a quality meeting We recently received a request from a reader wanting to know how to get the most impact from meetings with her supervisor. “Each week, I am given full responsibility for what is discussed. It is the one opportunity where I have my supervisor’s undivided attention and think I should be more strategic in our discussion.” We are glad you asked; here are our suggestions. In advance, know how much time is allocated to the meeting. Ask if anyone else will be attending. If you think someone else should participate, make the suggestion. Most importantly, craft a draft agenda and send it to your supervisor in advance. Here are suggestions for your agenda. Highlights of your last meeting, including status of action items. A progress report summarizing your accomplishments for the week. Your priorities for the coming week, and how each ties to the goals of the department or organization/ institution. Include time to review people your supervisor has met with over the past week: you want to know who are the prospective donors you should follow up with. Talk about outstanding items and get these resolved as quickly as possible. Try to ensure items don’t carry over from one week to the next. Always communicate where you are in relation to your fundraising goals and how you are advancing the organization’s fundraising

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Christopher Gabbert of Richmond Community

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GPA: 4.9 College of Interest: Still deciding Major Community Service: Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Environmental Club Strong Interests: Biology, environmental studies Favorite Activities: Physical activities, camping

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When Christopher Gabbert was a freshman in his One of his favorite activities is to be active. Camping helps him environmental science class, his teacher made the subject so achieve this but playing sports did as well. He has participated interesting to him that he decided to join the environmental in track and field for three years and played both football and club. “If it wasn’t for her, I probably wouldn’t have done all soccer for a season. He said sports give him the opportunity to that I have,” Christopher said. Now, as a senior in high school, physically improve himself and he hopes to continue playing. while some of his hobbies and interests Along with the environmental club and may have changed over the years, he still athletics, Christopher is also a member enjoys being outside. One of his biggest of the math society Mu Alpha Theta, the interests is the natural environment. National Honor Society and the Honor “Being a student from the city, it’s almost Council. Outside of school, Christopher mesmerizing walking into the wilderness, has obtained over 150 volunteer hours 10 steps away from a doe,” Christopher by working with the Visual Arts Center ™ ek wrote in an essay. With the environmental of Richmond. “It’s cool watching the kids of the We club, he has been able to do all sorts of create something and seeing how they’re things such as work with a creek close to all excited after it’s finished,” he said. He the school, school cleanups, assist with a neighborhood garden also learned how to better explain things and to have patience and also go camping. Camping has taught him what it would be when doing so. like to live in a simpler setting, “not around telephone poles or Continued to pg 9 asphalt streets.”

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The Snow Job! Record snowfalls at the end of January stopped us all in our tracks with roads, schools, government and commerce almost completely shut down. There was nothing to do but wait until the first blizzard of 2016 moved on out to sea. In the aftermath of the storm, it took several days to dig out from not inches, but feet of the white snow and icy mixture that blanketed the region. In the stillness, there was a pause in the political rhetoric and outrageous punditry that has enveloped the presidential races, and the Washington white noise seemed to take a momentary break. The topic was the weather, on every channel, giving us all a respite from the political din.

large-scale blizzard with no end in sight has skewed what is real and what is not, what is fact and what is fiction, and what is possible and what is merely “performance art” on the political campaign trail. All of this “drama” captured and spun by the mass media machine in the 24-hour news cycle as if it were a season of reality-TV instead of an opportunity to vet serious contenders for the highest office in the land. We are caught up in a “snow job”! The consequences of which could take us all to the very edge of redefining our nation and ourselves. We are standing at the precipice of decision and our ability to choose wisely what we do from here will have reverberating consequences for decades to come. Doing nothing is not an option, because as the snow melts you could very easily slide off into the abyss and recovery or rescue is most probably impossible.

Snow Job, the fictional character in the comic series G.I. Joe, was introduced in 1983 as the team’s original arctic member. However, the reference to The Snow Job above is speaking We must dig ourselves out of the snow! As we looked out over the Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. about the idiom or expression used when attempting to deceive, blanket of snow that covered our region in the last weeks, it looked Founder and Artistic Director overwhelm, or persuade with insincere talk, especially flattery. A pretty at first. There was a calm and a stillness that made us all pause “snow job” is a strong effort to make someone believe something The Conciliation Project and out of a necessity to stay safe and warm, but as the snow was plowed, by saying things that are not true or sincere. Many people might Associate Professor shoveled and removed by changing weather systems and rising Virginia Commonwealth University recognize this as “politics as usual”, and it certainly seems to be temperatures, we see that the challenges we face, the problems and DrT@Margins2theCenter.com the case this political season when it appears that the usual has concerns of our families, our communities and our nation have not www.theconciliationproject.org become passé, as we have entered into a period of “X-TREME melted away with the snow; they remain ever present and need to be Political Sportz” like we’ve never seen before. When a so-called addressed with even more serious and strategic policy and proposals legitimate candidate for President of the United States can than before the snow began to fall. We cannot be lulled into believing proclaim without pause or concern, in the public forum that they could literally shoot that reality-TV is real. It’s just a SNOW JOB! someone in the middle of the street and STILL not lose any support, we have entered into Up Next Week: What is Love? a deeply disturbing time unprecedented in modern political history. The outrageous rhetoric and unsubstantiated claims that have been spewing forth like a

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Sharing Money Problems with Kids

Kids are surprisingly resilient in the face of a crisis. But even so, serious family money troubles can potentially affect a young person’s home life, education and outlook on money management down the road.

through similar circumstances. However, younger kids generally have less knowledge and experience to process what’s going on. Tell kids what they need to know, but don’t overload them with information.

While my wife and I don’t have kids, children under the age of 10 who are particularly mature – and particularly observant – often can immediately pick up on a parent’s stress over money or other issues. How can you be honest about your finances with a child under the age of 18 without spreading confusion or stress? The American Psychological Association points out that kids can often deal with a crisis fairly well, but most aren’t yet keenly aware of tension in the household. When sharing money problems with your kids, here are a few ideas from the APA and other resources you can use: •

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By Nathaniel Sillin

Tell the truth, but watch how you tell it. You want to spare your child from hardship and worry, but it’s important not to say things are great when they’re clearly not. Try to explain in brief but truthful detail about what’s happening and leave time for questions. Any child, no matter how sophisticated, can become worried if his or her parents reveal extreme fear about money concerns. Keep in mind there’s a great opportunity in these conversations to understand your child’s thoughts and attitudes. Make it a kind, understanding conversation, and listen for clues. Keep the discussion age-appropriate. Teens may be more aware of general financial circumstances because they can spot different behavior at home, or because their friends’ parents might be going

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Set an example. It may be difficult, but demonstrate grace under pressure. Be calm and reasoned. If you are looking for work, discuss that with your children and even share what that process is like. Remember, kids learn by example. If they see their parents dealing sensibly with adversity no matter how long it takes to right the ship, that’s a very important lesson. Communicate behaviors that they will need to learn if they’re going to successfully deal with money problems as adults.

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Introduce or reinforce money lessons. Whatever the problem, reinforce smart spending and savings behavior no matter what the child’s age. However old they are, kids should get regular lessons in the relationship between money and the things in their life.

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Make it educational. Communicate behaviors that kids will need to successfully manage money in the future. Whatever the problem, reinforce smart spending and saving behavior no matter what the child’s age. Teaching kids about money can be fun by introducing educational games. The Practical Money Skills website offers a collection of games kids can play to learn how to save money. Talk to them about important financial concepts such as budgeting – and bring them to life using real-life examples like

planning an affordable family vacation or outing. •

Introduce the emergency fund. One of the essential building blocks of personal finance, the emergency fund exists to protect savings and keep borrowing to a minimum. Older children might embrace the value of an emergency fund as a way to offset the financial loss of a lost bike or smartphone or some other personal item. For adults, the general rule of thumb on emergency funds is to have at least three to six months of savings on hand in case of a lost job or expensive repair. The key is to talk with the teen about the parallel financial risks in their lives that might benefit from the existence of emergency savings.

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Focus on things more important than… things. Parents can use a tough financial stretch to focus on the positive, such as time spent enjoying family, friends and pets, which doesn’t cost much at all. Good health and healthy behaviors are essential elements of correcting problems, overcoming tough times and living a full life. In short, use this moment in time to help your child put money in the proper perspective.

Bottom line: A money crisis can truly test the strength of a family. Should you find yourself in a financial bind, use it to teach your kids some very important money lessons. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

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Virginia Union Universit School partner to t When VUU 2015 valedictorian Renee McGilvary was a young girl, her mother, VUU music professor Charmaine McGilvary, had high hopes for her. “She placed pictures of my face over the faces of 50 influential doctors listed in Ebony magazine,” Renee McGilvary said. Renee was interested in medicine as a child, but never thought about becoming a doctor until Virginia Union entered into a partnership with Meharry Medical College, allowing her to attend a six-week summer internship. “I went to Meharry and saw all those brilliant black male and female doctors,” Renee said. “Seeing someone who looked like me planted a seed.” Meharry’s program accepts rising sophomores and juniors with a grade point average above 3.25. Students study organic chemistry, cell and molecular biology, and medical terminology during their first summer in the program. They return for a second summer to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Virginia Union had 16 students participating in the program last summer and 12 participants in 2014. Another unique opportunity opening doors for Virginia Union science students is a program called “Coaching for Academic and Professional Success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics” or CAPS in STEM. Intrusive academic coaching is the trademark of this $1.75 million National Science Foundation grant. “Coaches move students from where they are to where they need to be academically,” according to Project Director Dr. Phillip Archer. “In part, this requires rapid 6

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start. I kept a 4.0 grade point average during the summer and still have a 4.0 at the end of my freshman year.” For senior Nhat Le, a Chemistry and Mathematics major with a 4.0 grade point average, the CAPS in STEM program has provided an opportunity to present his research to thousands of people at national conferences. “This school inspires people to do great things,” said Le. He is especially impressed with the availability of the faculty at Virginia Union and recounts two instances where a faculty member at a much larger majority institution closed his office door when he saw Le coming to speak with him.

Renee McGilvary identification of specific learning styles tailored to the individual student, coupled with special observations and awareness of student self-concept and identity.” In addition, the coaches organize departmental seminars, help students with internships and research opportunities, and prepare individualized success plans for students. VUU biology major Raeleen Brown attended the CAPS in STEM Math and Science Summer Institute (MSSI) in 2014. “VUU helped me know I could succeed,” Brown said. “I stay on track here because of my faculty. The MSSI was a great

Jamie Tyler attended yet another summer opportunity currently offered to science majors at Virginia Union. The STEM EnRichmond Teacher Education Program has an overarching goal of increasing the number of kindergarten through 12th grade teachers who specialize in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. MeadWestvaco Corporation funds a summer initiative where students can earn up to 10 credit hours. During their freshman year, students continue to receive academic advising and tutoring, and Altria Group provides up to $25,000 in scholarships. “African American teachers are so badly needed,” Tyler emphasized. “African American males are the lowest represented.” Tyler added that the work in the summer institute was rigorous and prepared him to succeed during his freshman year of college. Virginia Union senior Gaelle Ebelle took advantage of yet another Virginia Union Memorandum of

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Nhat Lee and Dr. McShepherd Understanding (MOU) that allows VUU students early acceptance to Boston University’s Medical School. During the summer of 2014, the biology major took classes and shadowed doctors at the medical school. Ebelle also spent last summer at Boston University Medical School and continues to study there. She will return to Virginia Union to receive her degree in May, before returning to Boston to start medical school. “I’m excited,” Ebelle exclaimed. “I want to know just how far I can go and I want to thank my faculty at VUU for pushing me and encouraging me.” And that is the one common thread among all of the outstanding students interviewed for this story. Yes, they have been provided with exceptional opportunities, and yes, they all have great futures ahead of them. But, they are all extremely grateful for the guidance provided by Virginia Union University faculty. “They mean the world to me,” Renee McGilvary said with tears in her eyes. “When I first came here, I was quiet, I sat in the back. The faculty at VUU forced me to be leader. I’m very grateful. I didn’t know I had that in me.”

In the 150 years since its founding, Virginia Union University has been teaching, strengthening its academic programs, and growing into a highly respected private, liberal arts institution. The University, founded to provide quality education for African Americans, is the result of the “union” of four institutions: Wayland Seminary and Richmond Theological Institute, established by the American Baptist Home Mission Society; and Hartshorn Memorial College of Richmond and Storer College of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Virginia Union University, nourished by the African American heritage and energized by a commitment to excellence, provides a nurturing, intellectually challenging, and spiritually enriching environment. Virginia Union University develops scholars, leaders, and lifelong learners who attain their maximum potential to become contributing members of a global society. Seeking to empower students, the University provides dynamic academic and support programs that help students develop strong moral values that assist in building a foundation for success. The University offers a broad range of educational opportunities while advancing its focus on teaching, research, science, and technology, as well as adult continuing education, civic engagement, and international experiences.

About Meharry Medical College Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Meharry Medical College is one of the nation’s oldest and largest historically black academic health science centers dedicated to educating physicians, dentists, researchers, and health policy experts. Founded in 1876 as the Medical Department of Central Tennessee College, Meharry was the first medical school in the South for African Americans. It was chartered separately in 1915 with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Since its founding, Meharry has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services. Today, Meharry includes a medical school, dental school, and a graduate school; and is home to the Robert Wood Johnson Center for Health Policy at Meharry. Meharry Medical College President: James E. K. Hildreth, Ph.D., M.D Location: 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd., Nashville, Tenn. Students: 802 students enrolled in all three schools combined

Virginia Union University President: Claude Grandford Perkins, Ph.D. Location: 1500 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220 Students: 1,750 enrolled

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A Tale of Two Quarterbacks Cam Newton

Even if you’ve only watched TV commercials during the 2015 football season, you would recognize this year’s starting Super Bowl quarterbacks. Carolina’s Cam Newton has been busy pitching yogurt while Denver’s Peyton Manning has found his singing voice with insurance commercial jingles. Multimillion-dollar sponsorships aside, these two quarterbacks have a chance to enhance their marketability even further with a win in Super Bowl 50. What’s even more remarkable than their successful seasons thus far is just how different their playing styles are. Newton is one of the new faces of the National Football League, able to break down defenses with both his arm and his legs. Manning is the prototypical pocket passer with limited mobility but a proven background carving apart defenses with accuracy and the occasional deep ball. Differences aside, one major bond the two share are their college careers in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Newton (Auburn) and Manning (Tennessee) are just the third pair of former SEC quarterbacks to start against one another in the Super Bowl. The others were Fran Tarkenton against Ken Stabler in 1977 and Manning against Rex Grossman 30 years later.

Newton has established himself as an electrifying quarterback this season, accounting for 45 touchdowns passing and rushing. His consistent output this season helped him become the first player in NFL history with more than 30 passing scores and 10 rushing scores in the same season.

against his 2,249 yards and nine touchdowns during his abbreviated 2015 regular season. Manning also threw 17 interceptions this season. His performance, coupled with his injury, led to the ascension of backup quarterback Brock Osweiler, who many pundits were ready to anoint the long-term starting quarterback of the Broncos, even after Manning’s injury was behind him. The Sheriff had other ideas and is one game away from possibly riding off into the sunset of retirement.

This double-threat potential came into play in the NFC championship win that lifted the Panthers into the Super Bowl, as Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more against the Arizona Cardinals. If Newton wins the NFL MVP award this season — as many expect — he will become the first Panthers player in team history to win the award. He also would be the first Panther to ever receive a single vote.

Peyton Manning Known as “The Sheriff,” Peyton Manning isn’t exactly the gunslinger quarterback that he used to be. Injuries have slowed the 39-year-old over the past couple of seasons, especially this season, when he missed six games with a foot injury. Consider this juxtaposition of statistics: Manning threw for 5,477 yards and 55 touchdowns just two seasons ago

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With his interest in the environment, Christopher hopes to continue his education by going to college and majoring in biology. He is also interested in human anatomy and physiology. Ever since he took AP biology, he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about it and his mentality has been changed. Now he takes the time to think about the things he eats and how it may affect him. “Biology brings reason to all life, and I intend to learn more about the human intrinsic functions,” Christopher said. “Using my degree, I may go into research, or I may pursue medical school in the hopes of being a doctor.” While Christopher is not sure which direction he will take yet, he does know

that he wants to study science no matter what. While his parents motivate him, Christopher’s sister also inspires him to want to continue his education. “We’re only 13 months apart and she’s in college right now, so I’ve always kind of wanted to follow her footsteps because she’s always been pretty successful,” Christopher said about his sister. His main goal is to live a comfortable life and build a family. With dreams of pursuing a career in science, Christopher looks forward to enjoying the weather as he goes outside to relax or play on his days off.

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