Shots Fired - Campus Training Video on Viriginia Tech Shootings Anniversary

Photo © Chance Agrella
On the one year anniversary of the trgaic Virginia Tech shootings, campuses across the country are utilizing a training video to help staff and students stay safe.

Titled 'Shots Fired', the video helps viewers to know what to do if they ever end up in the midst of a shooting at work, school, or elsewhere.

Though it comes with a hefty price tag, the video presented by the Center for Personal Protection and Safety does offer special licensing rates for entities such as colleges.

For more information:

Shots Fired Website with Video Trailer

Press Release at Safe Travel Institute Website about Shots Fired Video

Reuters Article about Shots Fired Video

Deseret News Article Focused on Shots Fired Video and Utah Campuses

CNN Article: Utah is Only State to Allow Guns on All Public College Campuses

Virginia Tech Remembers - Virginia Tech Website

Joe Namath: 42 Years to a Degree

Photo by Aleksandar Momirovic
This AP report on FOXnews, Football Great Joe Namath Earns College Degree 42 Years Later is an example of one of the types of stories I love to read. At this stage in his life, the 64-year-old retired athlete would certainly not need to finish his degree in order to obtain employment. He, and the others before him, such as 90-year-old grandmothers, who finish or obtain their degree or diploma when they really don't 'have' to, are a true inspiration to me.

Its not as easy in the later years of life to study, learn, and keep up with the demands of schooling and test-taking. To go back and tackle the challenge, out of personal drive rather than need, is a beautiful thing.

For some, the challenge includes family responsibilities, finances, health, and time which limit what they can do or have prevented them from finishing.

There are many grants and scholarships available for many different people and situations. Not all are limited to financial need. One great place to look is Fastweb. After a free registration and profile are completed, the system will regularly email you information on matching contests, grants, and scholarships. Another source to check out is a website: College Scholarships. At the site, you just look for the right category, click on a link or two, and get directed to the information for how to apply for that particular scholarship. There is no need to register with College Scholarships.

If you do not have your degree or diploma, what would it take for you to finish it?