A talk given at the invitation of Tamil Association of Colorado on Saturday, September 18, 2021.
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Felicitation on the retirement of Marti Bogart
Tribute to Marti Bogart, associate dean for academic affairs, North Central College, on her retirement.
Seminar at MCA, Department of Computer Science, American College
Addressing faculty and students at a seminar organized by MCA of the department of computer science, December 2016. Enjoying a great meal with MCA faculty–thanks to their radical hospitality–following an intense and thought-provoking conversation with them in the morning about the responsibilities of students and faculty alike in student learning, December 2017.
The American Presidential Election and a New world Order
A talk at the Rotary Club of Madurai West on December 9, 2016.
American College 125th Anniversary
February 7, 2006 Going through its daily routine, the sun sets in Madurai, getting ready to rise in Chicago. The American College Community, after a day of hectic work, begins to unwind itself when my day starts in Chicago. One of my rituals in the morning –I arrive daily at my office around 7:30 […]
Reflections on NEP 2016
Reflections on National Education Policy 2016 Higher education is ubiquitous throughout the world, but the goal of higher education varies wildly from country to country and even within a country, from state to state, as it reflects the cultures, traditions, history, and aspirations of the people of a region. Obviously, in secular and non-secular, as […]
New Student Convocation – NCC Fall 2011
Thank you, Laurie. May I ask the faculty to rise? New students, the faculty of North Central College join me in extending a warm welcome to you. Congratulations on joining one of the finest institutions of higher learning. As you transition from high school to college, you will find college life to be different: demanding […]
The Great Dictator
Dear Sam, I read your article The great Dictator. Though it was written several years ago, my sense is you would argue that it is valid today as much as it was then. Clearly, your dream is a reflection of your strong desire to do something to our country which, you believe, needs some drastic […]
Washburn Hall
Washburn Hall was a home away from home for me for 14 years—three years as a student, seven years as a hall superintendent, and four years as warden. The year was 1960 when I joined American College as a mathematics major and was assigned to Washburn Hall as a resident. I was thrilled to become […]