“A smile costs nothing, but gives much-
It takes but a moment, but the memory of it usually lasts forever.
None are so rich that can get along without it-
And none are so poor but that can be made rich by it.

It enriches those who receive, without making poor those who give-
It creates sunshine in the home,
Fosters good will in business,
And is the best antidote for trouble-
And yet it cannot be begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is of no value
Unless it is given away.” - Anonymous

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                                                                   UAM-CUSE could not have greater honor than to welcome you as our new provost. I can say with certainty that you have inspired many of us, not only as a teacher or a provost, but as a person. You are an example of what hard work, dedication, passion, and belief can achieve. The greatest lessons I have learned from you are not found in a book, but rather in your experience, from you acting along with what you preach, from every moment in class when you talk so passionately and care so much about something that you try to hold back your tears. 

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This past Friday and Saturday I spent in PARADISE; I am sure of it! Here`s how it happened: So a couple of weeks ago all the exchange students were told that there would be another field trip with the university. Survivor weekend they called it. I was super excited, thinking I would have to start fires, eat berries, and compete in complicated challenges. As the trip drew closer, we got more details and I was sad to see that we would be staying the night in a hotel. What kind of survivor sleeps at a hotel in the night? One of the other exchange students talked with the director of the trip and told me that it was not going to be a very intense experience, just digging a hole maybe basic stuff. I was a little crushed but willing to go.

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