Originated in Bruin, PA, north of Pittsburgh. Lew received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. He was appointed Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA then as Associate Director for Science with the National Bladder Cancer Project before moving to Kentucky to help establish the Markey Cancer Center in 1983.
He served as Associate Director for Administration until retiring in June, 2011. He has expertise in scientific research, writing/editing, grants, and comprehensive organization administration.
“Our emphasis is not on goals but on culture. Who we are; What we do; How we do it; How it reflects our core values; How it surprises – exceeds expectations.” David Kennedy CEO, University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union 2015 Annual Meeting Address The point was well taken. The UKFCU had beaten the…
Like it or not, habits pretty much define us: What we “habitually” do is who we are. My Latin Professor in college used the term “wont” to describe what we are “accustomed” to doing: “He was wont to fish in the air, to hunt in the sea” (“in aere piscare, in mare venari”). [Actually,…
Failure is an inextricable part of life … a companion element of success in a well-rewarded life and a “signature” element of an unrewarded life. The difference in outcome – other than the difference in rewards – is ultimate satisfaction versus chronic regret. At some point, we’re going to fail. So we might as…
An earlier blog (http://lifemasterymusings.blogspot.com/2014/12/character.html) examined the fundamental elements that comprise character. These included, by various accounts, all of the following: Optimism Wisdom Courage/Bravery Humanity Persistence Justice Temperance Transcendence Social intelligence Authenticity Persistence Kindness…
Either PAY or GET PAID. It’s that simple! How much are we paying (i.e., investing versus wasting) for the privileges we enjoy and how much are we getting paid for the services we provide? The balance sheet at the end of the day simply needs to show a net gain, else we’re…