Dr. Kimbrough's BLOG http://www.philander.edu/blog/ Blog In The Night en-us Philander Smith College Sun, 06 May 2012 21:50:59 GMT newtelligence dasBlog 2.0.7226.0 wmkimbrough@aol.com wmkimbrough@aol.com http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=882bb825-dae7-432f-bed5-999e1151a01a http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,882bb825-dae7-432f-bed5-999e1151a01a.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,882bb825-dae7-432f-bed5-999e1151a01a.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=882bb825-dae7-432f-bed5-999e1151a01a

For 7 years we presented Bless the Mic. I knew that only one person could be my last speaker, the 61st speaker for the series. Tavis Smiley arrived early to do an interview, and then to chat with some of the student leaders.

I invited to recent grads to participate on the program. Francennett is a grad student at the Clinton School, which TJ is a grad student at UALR.

The lecture was to originally take place in early April. But there were strong storms and tornadoes through the South the day before that altered travel for days. It would have been a pre-event for the literary festival. But they were a sponsor and Archie Moore from the public library board brought remarks.

While controversial over the past 5 years, Tavis Smiley is a key figure. His state of the Black Union conferences he held for 10 years inspired me to do Bless the Mic. So I told him he was the Godfather of this series.

I knew he would be good, but this lecture was awesome. It made us uncomfortable while challening us to do more for our communities. The state of the poor has not been a mainstream issue, and Tavis Smiley shared why we have to care. For a school focusing on social justice, his lecture was perfect, and a great way to close the first volume of the series.

The Prez Bless the Mic Volume I: 2005-2012 ends with Tavis Smiley http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,882bb825-dae7-432f-bed5-999e1151a01a.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/05/06/BlessTheMicVolumeI20052012EndsWithTavisSmiley.aspx Sun, 06 May 2012 21:50:59 GMT <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/tav1.jpg"> <p> </p> For 7 years we presented Bless the Mic. I knew that only one person could be my last speaker, the 61st speaker for the series. Tavis Smiley arrived early to do an interview, and then to chat with some of the student leaders. <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/tav2.jpg"> <p> </p> I invited to recent grads to participate on the program. Francennett is a grad student at the Clinton School, which TJ is a grad student at UALR. <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/tav3.jpg"> <p> </p> The lecture was to originally take place in early April. But there were strong storms and tornadoes through the South the day before that altered travel for days. It would have been a pre-event for the literary festival. But they were a sponsor and Archie Moore from the public library board brought remarks. <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/tav4.jpg"> <p> </p> While controversial over the past 5 years, Tavis Smiley is a key figure. His state of the Black Union conferences he held for 10 years inspired me to do Bless the Mic. So I told him he was the Godfather of this series. <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/tav6.jpg"> <p> </p> I knew he would be good, but this lecture was awesome. It made us uncomfortable while challening us to do more for our communities. The state of the poor has not been a mainstream issue, and Tavis Smiley shared why we have to care. For a school focusing on social justice, his lecture was perfect, and a great way to close the first volume of the series. <p> </p> The Prez<img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=882bb825-dae7-432f-bed5-999e1151a01a" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,882bb825-dae7-432f-bed5-999e1151a01a.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=9c159127-0135-43fe-92af-846caafe48c4 http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,9c159127-0135-43fe-92af-846caafe48c4.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,9c159127-0135-43fe-92af-846caafe48c4.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=9c159127-0135-43fe-92af-846caafe48c4

We recently held our year end awards program. Here are a few of the highlights:

 

SUMMIT Leadership Institute graduates

Library program

Religious Life Awards

RAs

Greg Douthard (on left), staff member of the year

JaQuaylane Scales (left), student of the year

Tamara Bates, Diaper Dandy

Demeco Cyrus, Diaper Dandy

Renaissance Awards http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,9c159127-0135-43fe-92af-846caafe48c4.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/05/02/RenaissanceAwards.aspx Wed, 02 May 2012 23:07:07 GMT <p> We recently held our year end awards program. Here are a few of the highlights: </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren01.jpg"> </p> <p> SUMMIT Leadership Institute graduates </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren02.jpg"> </p> <p> Library program </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren03.jpg"> </p> <p> Religious Life Awards </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren04.jpg"> </p> <p> RAs </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren05.jpg"> </p> <p> Greg Douthard (on left), staff member of the year </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren06.jpg"> </p> <p> JaQuaylane Scales (left), student of the year </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren07.jpg"> </p> <p> Tamara Bates, Diaper Dandy </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren08.jpg"> </p> <p> Demeco Cyrus, Diaper Dandy </p> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=9c159127-0135-43fe-92af-846caafe48c4" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,9c159127-0135-43fe-92af-846caafe48c4.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=a28126d4-b073-4639-95c9-113bb62cde8b http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,a28126d4-b073-4639-95c9-113bb62cde8b.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,a28126d4-b073-4639-95c9-113bb62cde8b.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=a28126d4-b073-4639-95c9-113bb62cde8b

Students Say Goodbye part II http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,a28126d4-b073-4639-95c9-113bb62cde8b.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/04/23/StudentsSayGoodbyePartII.aspx Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:10:56 GMT <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw11.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw12.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw13.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw14.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw15.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw16.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw17.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw18.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw19.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw20.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw21.jpg"> <p> </p> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=a28126d4-b073-4639-95c9-113bb62cde8b" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,a28126d4-b073-4639-95c9-113bb62cde8b.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=9d0cd1f0-bf84-4f60-b83e-8e05db3dc171 http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,9d0cd1f0-bf84-4f60-b83e-8e05db3dc171.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,9d0cd1f0-bf84-4f60-b83e-8e05db3dc171.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=9d0cd1f0-bf84-4f60-b83e-8e05db3dc171

Below are scenes from the chapel Thursday that students had for my wife and me. It was very moving! We'll definitely miss PSC!

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Students Say Goodbye http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,9d0cd1f0-bf84-4f60-b83e-8e05db3dc171.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/04/22/StudentsSayGoodbye.aspx Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:53:37 GMT <p> </p> Below are scenes from the chapel Thursday that students had for my wife and me. It was very moving! We'll definitely miss PSC! <p> </p> The Prez <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw1.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw2.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw3.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw4.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw5.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw6.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw7.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/fw8.jpg"> <p> </p> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=9d0cd1f0-bf84-4f60-b83e-8e05db3dc171" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,9d0cd1f0-bf84-4f60-b83e-8e05db3dc171.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=a7f7bdc0-95e7-41de-aea1-290cadf44d9b http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,a7f7bdc0-95e7-41de-aea1-290cadf44d9b.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,a7f7bdc0-95e7-41de-aea1-290cadf44d9b.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=a7f7bdc0-95e7-41de-aea1-290cadf44d9b

April is sexual violence/domestic violence awareness month. My Soul's Desire Women's Ministry at Wesley Chapel UMC, along with the Division of Student Affairs, is hosting a Take Back the Night March and Vigil. We don't discuss this issue in our community enough, but many Black women have been impacted. In addition, it is very RARE for HBCUs to have such events, so again, PSC is at the forefront.

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Take Back the Night http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,a7f7bdc0-95e7-41de-aea1-290cadf44d9b.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/04/20/TakeBackTheNight.aspx Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:50:44 GMT <p> </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/TBTN.JPG"> </p> <p> April is sexual violence/domestic violence awareness month. My Soul's Desire Women's Ministry at Wesley Chapel UMC, along with the Division of Student Affairs, is hosting a Take Back the Night March and Vigil. We don't discuss this issue in our community enough, but many Black women have been impacted. In addition, it is very RARE for HBCUs to have such events, so again, PSC is at the forefront. </p> <p> The Prez </p> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=a7f7bdc0-95e7-41de-aea1-290cadf44d9b" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,a7f7bdc0-95e7-41de-aea1-290cadf44d9b.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=75874cc9-8535-46ba-a93d-e8432d5de802 http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,75874cc9-8535-46ba-a93d-e8432d5de802.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,75874cc9-8535-46ba-a93d-e8432d5de802.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=75874cc9-8535-46ba-a93d-e8432d5de802

About 5 years ago we created a scholarship program designed to recruit the best and brightest. Since we were working to bring about a renaissance at Philander Smith College, we needed renaissance scholars. So we intentionally paired donors with students in order to forge mentoring relationships. The initial goal was to have 100 renaissance scholars and as we have approached that figure we can now look for new donors to expand the program.

Below are some of the pairings from the program. We held a reception last Thursday on campus.

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Renaissance 100 reception http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,75874cc9-8535-46ba-a93d-e8432d5de802.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/04/12/Renaissance100Reception.aspx Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:34:06 GMT <p> </p> About 5 years ago we created a scholarship program designed to recruit the best and brightest. Since we were working to bring about a renaissance at Philander Smith College, we needed renaissance scholars. So we intentionally paired donors with students in order to forge mentoring relationships. The initial goal was to have 100 renaissance scholars and as we have approached that figure we can now look for new donors to expand the program. <p> </p> Below are some of the pairings from the program. We held a reception last Thursday on campus. <p> </p> The Prez <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren1123.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren212.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren312.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren412.jpg"> <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/ren512.jpg"><img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=75874cc9-8535-46ba-a93d-e8432d5de802" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,75874cc9-8535-46ba-a93d-e8432d5de802.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=b7c934f7-1066-4418-8d32-10a5595d607c http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,b7c934f7-1066-4418-8d32-10a5595d607c.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,b7c934f7-1066-4418-8d32-10a5595d607c.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=b7c934f7-1066-4418-8d32-10a5595d607c

My final Bless the Mic: THURSDAY 4/5 http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,b7c934f7-1066-4418-8d32-10a5595d607c.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/04/04/MyFinalBlessTheMicTHURSDAY45.aspx Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:57:07 GMT <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/BTM Tavis Smiley-1PGflyer1.jpg"><img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=b7c934f7-1066-4418-8d32-10a5595d607c" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,b7c934f7-1066-4418-8d32-10a5595d607c.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=8569cc66-abda-41bd-9a4e-49f94d550a34 http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,8569cc66-abda-41bd-9a4e-49f94d550a34.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,8569cc66-abda-41bd-9a4e-49f94d550a34.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=8569cc66-abda-41bd-9a4e-49f94d550a34

Congratulations to Sarah Connor, a sophomore honors student from Chicago, IL, who was crowned Miss PSC last night.

The Prez Miss PSC 2012 - 2013 http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,8569cc66-abda-41bd-9a4e-49f94d550a34.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/04/02/MissPSC20122013.aspx Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:53:20 GMT <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/me and Sarah.jpg"> <p> </p> Congratulations to Sarah Connor, a sophomore honors student from Chicago, IL, who was crowned Miss PSC last night. <p> </p> The Prez<img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=8569cc66-abda-41bd-9a4e-49f94d550a34" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,8569cc66-abda-41bd-9a4e-49f94d550a34.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=29fb7bd8-2ded-4a12-91e2-b0aac84210e3 http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,29fb7bd8-2ded-4a12-91e2-b0aac84210e3.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,29fb7bd8-2ded-4a12-91e2-b0aac84210e3.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=29fb7bd8-2ded-4a12-91e2-b0aac84210e3

With the primaries heating up, our recent Bless the Mic speaker was right on time. Mary Matalin is a strong conservative strategist, and came to share her thoughts with us.

 

She was introduced by graduating senior Sade Daniels, as all of the speakers and introductions were women. Sade set the stage by indicating that all sides of political debate need to be discussed to really address the issues we face as a nation.

 

Matalin spent most of her time doing something that I had not predicted. She shared how important the mission of Philander Smith College was, especially the focus on social justice. This caught me off guard because fellow conservative Glen Beck said people should run from a pastor who talks about social justice. But Mary Matalin was just the opposite, and really praised the college and its bold mission. I wish more of the conservative media had attended her speech because she shared how this mission is very much Biblically based.

 

She covered a number of issues, including politics, and spent time afterwards at dinner with our students and a group from the Clinton School. her lecture served as a Bless the Mic milestone since her husband spoke in 2008, making them the ONLY husband and wife team to do the series.

 

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Bless the Mic: Mary Matalin http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,29fb7bd8-2ded-4a12-91e2-b0aac84210e3.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/03/30/BlessTheMicMaryMatalin.aspx Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:30:10 GMT <p> </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/mm1.jpg"> </p> <p> With the primaries heating up, our recent Bless the Mic speaker was right on time. Mary Matalin is a strong conservative strategist, and came to share her thoughts with us. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/mm2.jpg"> </p> <p> She was introduced by graduating senior Sade Daniels, as all of the speakers and introductions were women. Sade set the stage by indicating that all sides of political debate need to be discussed to really address the issues we face as a nation. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/mm3.jpg"> </p> <p> Matalin spent most of her time doing something that I had not predicted. She shared how important the mission of Philander Smith College was, especially the focus on social justice. This caught me off guard because fellow conservative Glen Beck said people should run from a pastor who talks about social justice. But Mary Matalin was just the opposite, and really praised the college and its bold mission. I wish more of the conservative media had attended her speech because she shared how this mission is very much Biblically based. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> <img border=0 src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/mm4.jpg"> </p> <p> She covered a number of issues, including politics, and spent time afterwards at dinner with our students and a group from the Clinton School. her lecture served as a Bless the Mic milestone since her husband spoke in 2008, making them the ONLY husband and wife team to do the series. </p> <p> &nbsp; </p> <p> The Prez </p> <img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=29fb7bd8-2ded-4a12-91e2-b0aac84210e3" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,29fb7bd8-2ded-4a12-91e2-b0aac84210e3.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/Trackback.aspx?guid=98fcbcbb-488f-463b-8599-7eb7c74303df http://www.philander.edu/blog/pingback.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,98fcbcbb-488f-463b-8599-7eb7c74303df.aspx Your DisplayName here! http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,98fcbcbb-488f-463b-8599-7eb7c74303df.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/SyndicationService.asmx/GetEntryCommentsRss?guid=98fcbcbb-488f-463b-8599-7eb7c74303df

Yesterday we held our annual honors convocation. Over 200 students were recognized for academic excellence.

Our speaker was Dr. Wayne Riley, president of Meharry Medical College in Nashville. Meharry is also a United Methodist HBCU.

Dr. Riley shared his personal experiences to encourage students to become MVPs- focus on their mission, vision, and purpose.

We had a couple of excellent selections from our collegiate choir.

And then recognized our scholars. A number of family members were in attendance as well.

The Prez Honors Convocation http://www.philander.edu/blog/PermaLink,guid,98fcbcbb-488f-463b-8599-7eb7c74303df.aspx http://www.philander.edu/blog/2012/03/24/HonorsConvocation.aspx Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:08:21 GMT <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/hc11.jpg"> <p> </p> Yesterday we held our annual honors convocation. Over 200 students were recognized for academic excellence. <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/hc21.jpg"> <p> </p> Our speaker was Dr. Wayne Riley, president of Meharry Medical College in Nashville. Meharry is also a United Methodist HBCU. <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/hc31.jpg"> <p> </p> Dr. Riley shared his personal experiences to encourage students to become MVPs- focus on their mission, vision, and purpose. <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/hc41.jpg"> <p> </p> We had a couple of excellent selections from our collegiate choir. <p> </p> <img border="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/content/binary/hc51.jpg"> <p> </p> And then recognized our scholars. A number of family members were in attendance as well. <p> </p> The Prez<img width="0" height="0" src="http://www.philander.edu/blog/aggbug.ashx?id=98fcbcbb-488f-463b-8599-7eb7c74303df" /> http://www.philander.edu/blog/CommentView,guid,98fcbcbb-488f-463b-8599-7eb7c74303df.aspx