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By Michael Blair “Find your passion in life and let that love pull you toward success.” This was a quote that stuck with a lot of students who attended Dr. Bill Moore’s motivational presentations at Pfeiffer University. Students looking to find success in a sport, a hobby, or life in general were given the chance to soak up information Dr. Moore usually charges hundreds of dollars for. Bill Moore, a Pfeiffer alumnus, is now a performance psychology consultant who works with professional athletes, musicians, and performing artists. He shared his wisdom with Pfeiffer students in a series of motivational speeches. The themes of his presentations ranged from ‘Playing life with passion’ to ‘Playing to win with others’, all with the goal of finding the best way to overcome your personal obstacles. Whether you’re a professional athlete or musician trying to overcome anxiety and perform under pressure, or simply looking to improve teamwork and productivity, Dr. Moore can help you. NEWS TAKING IT TO THE NEXT Moore’s presentations provided participants the opportunity to discuss the mental and emotional aspects of performance while sharing ideas for helping students prepare for performances, enhance self-confidence and develop better concentration during performance. The sound of pens hastily jotting down information was all that could be heard besides the voice of Dr. Moore. Evidently students realized this was information worth noting. “I think the biggest thing I took away from his presentations was to commit yourself to the process of getting better instead of the results that may or may not come, and that having a passion for the things you do in life can be more fulfilling than if you’re successful,” junior Thomas Sennett said . “I felt like he was telling me that you can have a lot of talent but to take it to the highest level you have to be completely consumed in it. I found myself more inspired to find the love I have for the sport.” LEVEL LOOKING FOR ‘MOORE’ PERFORMANCE? DR. BILL MOORE CAN HELP “I thought the presentations were done in a way that allowed the students to really connect on a personal level with Dr. Moore,” junior Chad Nicholson said. “Dr. Moore obviously had a very accomplished resume and the insights he gave on how to better yourself and your performance in your sport made a lot of sense.” “You shouldn’t fear failure, you should embrace it. Belief in the process, the steps you’re taking in order to reach your goal is perhaps the most important thing,” Dr. Moore said. “It’s important to be pulled by the love of your sport instead of being pushed into it by a friend or family. You have a free will choice to be confident or not.” Dr. Moore’s goal is to give you the tools to create your own success. “The most important thing you can do for yourself is be a good self coach. Support yourself when you’re down, reward yourself when you’re doing what you want.” Dr. Bill Moore Pfeiffer University December 2011 Page 8
By Kaitlyn Mullis Things just got a whole lot easier for students crossing Highway 52 from the south side of campus to the north. Many students have already noticed the new sidewalk that was recently built, enabling them to have a safer place to walk to Jane Freeman from their dorms. The good news is that there’s much more on the way. “The sidewalk is part of the new crosswalk that’s going to be constructed in the spring,” Russ Sharples, Dean of Students, said. “We also have plans for repairing the By Melquan Thomas Have you noticed the new patio furniture in between the cafeteria and library? It’s an addition to beautify the Misenheimer campus. “I think the new patio furniture makes the campus look a lot better,” freshman Mary Allen said. “I look forward to eating outside when the weather permits.” The furniture was purchased through gifts from the Class of 1979, the Student Government Association (SGA), and money raised by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. NEWS WALKING THE WALK sidewalks around campus that need the fixing.” While the improvements on campus that took place over the summer are mostly for cosmetic purposes, the school is now focusing on enhancing an aspect that has been a cause for concern among students and parents alike: campus safety. During the last Student Government Association Town Hall meeting, many of the suggestions from students were about their own safety, NEW PATIO FURNITURE “Every year at homecoming the alumni association does an auction. The money from that goes to a different thing on campus every year. This year it went to getting the furniture,” John Howard, former SGA President and the Chair of Student-Alumni Relations for the Alumni Association, said. It was SGA’s idea (back when John Howard was on SGA) to push for the furniture. They thought it would be fun to have a place to eat outside when it was warm, but also to have a spot to hold events. Senators also wanted space for students to including outdoor lighting and building renovations. “Replacing outdoor lighting is an ongoing project to enhance student safety,” Sharples said. “We’re also going to replace almost 600 windows, which will conserve tremendous amounts of energy, and a number of residence halls, including Ervin and Merner, are undergoing infrastructure renovations that are designed to increase students’ comfort.” Concerns involving a second crosswalk on campus build community. SGA pledged some money from their budget, then went to the advancement office with the idea. They got the Class of ‘79 and the alumni association on board with the project. Al Rose, Class of ’63, was chair of the committee that picked out the furniture. “When students and alumni work together, big things can happen,” Howard said. “The campus has definitely been spruced up by adding the patio furniture,” sophomore Emily Canton said. “I can’t wait until I get Walking the Walk continued on page 10 to eat and socialize outside.” “I hope students enjoy it. We hope it will encourage them to spend more time outside studying, eating, and just having fun,” Howard added. Picture by Tyler Smith Picture by Jessica Homrich Pfeiffer University December 2011 Page 9
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