Volume 4: Fall/Winter 2006 "Change is the only Constant..."

“The only thing constant in life is change”

French classical author François de la Rochefoucauld's timeless thought sets the theme.

The Fall/Winter issue of The NetWork focuses on the transient nature of change, particularly, current industry trends and how they may affect our future.

In business as well as academics, the general consensus is to move out of constructs and silos as appropriate to avoid becoming obsolete. Speaking of which, we invited Yale School of Management to present their new curriculum during our symposium this past August. I adore their coined term "The Hybrid Professional". Their presentation was well-received by our audience. Kudos to Yale SOM.

In the prospective section, we have some of our school sponsors' diversity events listed for your convenience.

Tim brings his perspective on the customization trend in "The Customizer is Always Right". Alex Chu spins current sociology trends in "So Near, Yet So Far".

It's interesting. We always talk about diversity and race relations and multiculturalism from a marginalized perspective. It is time to introduce a different thought process. I specifically chose the article "Why White People Are Afraid" from our content partner, Independent Media Institute, so you can become attuned to a voice that you may not always want to hear...a white male's. If we are going to make any strides in race relations, it is important that you listen to this particular voice during the dialogue.

::peering at sticky note on fridge:: Buy groceries tomorrow.

You know by now that I care about your well-being, so in the Sports section, we have an inspiring article about Whartonites who trained for the Ironman this past spring. In the Lifestyle section we have Willie Nelson's article, "Save Family Farms, Save America". I am a frequent shopper at Trader Joe's out here in California. I hear they are opening a few Trader Joe's in other states now, including New York. You'll find their prices very reasonable and the organic, fresh food will have you feeling like a million bucks. Support stores like Trader Joes; they support your local farmers.

::Pushing the chair away from the desk::

We hope you have enjoyed The NetWork as it has existed the past couple of years online. It has hopefully encouraged, nudged and sometimes pushed you, our loyal readers. However, it is time for me to take a sabbatical and come back with a fresher, more creative way to bring our readers content. Perhaps a print version that we'll distribute at our symposium each year. Not sure yet. What I am sure of, though, is the importance of taking a break for a while. Anyone have any thoughts, ideas regarding how the magazine should evolve or want to be part of bringing the print version to life feel free to send us an e-mail. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback.

So, for now, we bid you adieu. This online version will be archived, but still accessible as a reference for our wonderful readers.

I am off to get some much-needed rest.

In the interim, stay blessed and stay encouraged...
K.D.

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