“Suspended between liquid and air, we inhabit a transitional zone that opens a window on mysteries hidden from those with solid ground beneath their feet.”
“If everyone will take even little actions — whether bicycling to work or picking up litter on your neighborhood streets — we can all make a big difference.”
“Clearly, even five years later, the issues surrounding Sept. 11 still strike a chord: We do still care and, equally important, we still feel the need to talk about it.”
“Why do we want to make the world a better place? It turns out ‘because’ is a real answer after all.”
“Ordinary people, everyday circumstances, simple lessons in leadership: learn your own way, make a plan and prepare, equip those who follow, chart a course, set an example, encourage others to take the lead when they are ready.”
“Each change moves the University forward, not away from its heritage, but toward a better version of itself.”
“My eyes were opened to something much bigger than myself — a community pulling together to take care of one another. After all, isn’t that what service is all about?”
“I am amazed by the variety of talents each Willamette student applies in their lives … It is this quest for discovery, service and leadership that embodies excellence at Willamette.