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As I have been getting settled in my office this fall, I am both fatigued with the prolific newness of everything and grateful for the abundant blessings God has given not only to me, but to the MEL, the Communication department, and to Northwestern at large. Hanging out in the Mel Johnson Media Center is a blessing that not only I enjoy, but so many of you get to share, as well.
Delightful Students
I praise God for the inspiring, hard-working, dedicated students I get to spend my days with on campus. I continue to be impressed by the myriad of projects, committees, sports teams, orchestras, and workshop groups students are investing time in on top of their academic studies. It has been a joy to get to know a bunch of you better, and I can imagine that you all feel blessed to be in community together, too.
Inspiring Colleagues
God has also blessed the Communication department with a rich collection of professors from a deep and wide array of experiences. I am humbled to work alongside such kind, knowledgeable, and collaborative colleagues. There is a part of me that wishes I could join you, students, and take every one of the other courses in the department along with you. I would have much to learn about film, audio, story, and so much more! God is faithful in his workings and ways.
Nearby Opportunity
The MEL is also blessed with having solid opportunities for growth and development right here in the same building as our classes and studios are housed. With KTIS upstairs, I am thankful for the support, inspiration, project possibilities, and student employment positions that are present every day. Right here. In the MEL. What a unique and amazing arrangement that simply does not exist on other college campuses. I am especially excited for the MEL Conference, which took place on October 1st that provided for a half day of GREAT learning opportunities for current and prospective students alike.
Lovely campus
At this time of the year, I am almost looking for a reason to head over to Naz or the Billy for a meeting or an errand. With the month of October upon us, driving or walking across campus is a glorious treat: seeing football or soccer practice happening, watching the leaves falling, breathing in the crisp-aired mornings with the scent of wood warming a nearby home—what a joy!
Despite the full to-do lists and calendars that come with living the college campus life—especially this time of the year, there is much beauty all around. The natural world alone makes it evident at this time every year: God has blessed us abundantly. As difficult days come, remember the power of focusing on expressing our gratitude to God as he continues to bless us abundantly in a myriad of ways.
Praying Jesus’ joy and peace are yours as you express your gratitude to Him,
Laura Watkins
The joy of the Lord is our strength. --Nehemiah 8:10
Laura Watkins, M.A.
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