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THIS WEEK: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 – Room 222 – Negotiation Workshop. Everybody negotiates but many people don’t know what it is or how to do it successfully. It’s not rocket science, but you do have to pay attention. We’ll discuss some strategies for successful negotiation.
We took a mental holiday for the past week, but that doesn’t mean that the world did not stop. The Mumbai, India, terrorist bombings grabbed most people’s attention. The financial crisis is starting to hit home. (The business of a neighbor of mine suddenly went bankrupt.) President-Elect Obama continues to make selections for his cabinet, with Senator Hillary Clinton to become Secretary of State tomorrow.
There was a fascinating program on CSPAN recording an important discussion of the 2008 Presidential election as it affects the African American community. All the speakers were passionate and articulate in their points of view on issues that a President Obama will=2 0have to face after January 20, 2009. Education topped the list followed by jobs. Several speakers commented that the Latino and Asian communities have already presented their agendas to Obama, but the African-American community has not. Many pointed to the need for leadership in the black community to make these issues come to pass.
Our upcoming schedule is:
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 2 pm Room 222 - Negotiation Workshop. We will explore how to negotiate the many issues that we face every day.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 – TBA
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 – TBA – this will be our last meeting for 2008. We’ll discuss our plans after the holidays.
Here are some testimonials which club members wrote in October:
After the theatre session on Thursday, October 2, 2008, Hal Wicke asked those present to write a short testimonial on their experiences with being part of the Communication Club. Here are their responses.
Olushile Akintade
We have been doing SPAR debates that have challenged our minds and mounted enormous pressure on our routine thoughts. These debates have improved how fast we can organize on the spot relay our thoughts in an understandable way. I have begun putting my ideas and thoughts into an order and communicate the way I can.
By the end of the meeting today, Professor Catherine [Gaffigan] helped us to learn to breathe deeply. I realized that the “solar plexus exercise” gave me a sense of control over and released the tension built up all day from extraneous activities. This exercise will definitely help to articulate myself and control my vocals while singing
Drani Gabu
The Debate and Communication Club has made me think critically before supporting any topic on the floor. It is one of the clubs in college, I suppose, will help me or any other student to entertain abstract ideas and advance them by argument.
Steve Gradman
The Communication Club is a good place to pick up new communication skills such as debating, acting and develop your listening skills. It’s a good place to meet interesting and positive people who come the sharpen their skills.
Lorinda Moore
Today’s theatre experience was a refresher on the capabilities the I possess within my own mental, physical, emotional network. Sometimes we need to be reminded of the power within and how capable or adequately equipped we are to overcome outside influences or obstructions to our inner peace.
The Debate Club has helped me learn to address different views while expressing my own in a respectful manner. It has sharpened my communicating of my feelings and perceptions.
James Millner
I enjoyed today’s theatre club meeting. We discussed some great writer. We did breathing exercises. We also learned that it will be a long way before we actually put on a skit. I think this program would be an excellent addition to the other communication club meetings.
Marcus Vayandor
Experience vs. knowledge
Experience and knowledge
These sessions are always open for everyone to attend. Bring a friend and join in the excitement. See you next time.
Hal Wicke
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