Consider This Archive

Every week during the academic year, the Chaplain’s Office Telegram lets all subscribers know what’s new in the chaplain’s office and in religious life across campus.  The telegram ends with Consider This, where one of our staff writes a short reflection for the week.  Feeling particularly reflective?  Browse our consider this archive below.

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Consider This Archive: 2026-2027

  • Reflection by Ben Crome, 10/05/2026

    I’ve spent much of the last few weeks at the dentist.  I’ll spare you any of the details of the whole process (painful, unfortunately necessary)…

  • Reflection by Leenah Safi, 09/28/2026

    Within the context of higher education, the term “leadership” is often used. Leadership is so greatly valued; it is often featured prominently in…

  • Reflection by Asha Shipman, 09/21/2026

    The mind is a parachute; it works better when it is open. A familiar phrase – but what does it truly mean? And aren’t most of us convinced we…

  • Reflection by Omer Bajwa, 09/14/2026

    It is said that courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act despite it.  Throughout my day, I am sometimes confronted with potential…

  • Reflection by Maytal Saltiel, 09/07/2026

    Happy New Year and Shana Tova! Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins this Friday, is arriving particularly early this year. The high…