25 years later, we will #neverforget911

In September 2007, Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch walked onto a stage and delivered what became known as The Last Lecture. Pausch had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. He had months to live. Faced with that reality, he could have spent his remaining time asking why, but instead he spent it teaching. Here are some key points from his now famous lecture that are good reminders for leaders across industries. 1. Control what you can. "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand,” he said. 2. Manage time like it matters. "The key question to keep asking is, are you spending your time on the right things? Because time is all you have, and you may find one day that you have less than you think,” he said. “Time must be explicitly managed like money.” 3. Believe in people before they believe in themselves. "Wait long enough, and people will surprise and impress you,” he said. “Focus on others, not on yourself… When we’re connected to others, we become better people.” Through all of it, as he faced death right in the face, Pausch returned to gratitude. "Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other,” he said. Recognition costs nothing, and appreciation takes seconds. But both have longer half-lives than most leaders realize. Pausch also knew where his energy was going, which is why he had little patience for self-pity or complaint. "Don't complain, just work harder,” he said. “Complaining does not work as a strategy. We all have finite time and energy. Any time we spend whining is unlikely to help us achieve our goals. And it won't make us happier. Luck is truly where preparation meets opportunity." That is a harder ask than it sounds, especially when the hand is bad. But Pausch modeled it from a stage in front of hundreds of people, months from the end of his life, without a trace of bitterness. Perhaps that was the lasting lecture.

Great weekend up in Oswego ending in a Ziel Tournament Championship! Tanner Tedesco named All-Tourney Team Jack Plesser named All-Tourney Team and Tourney MVP. Tedesco led with 18 pts and 11 assists Plesser - 17 pts and 7 Reb Dufort - 14 pts and 15 reb #TCC #GoU #Earned

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Today is #ADay4U! For 1,795 minutes on April 2-3, the Union community is coming together for ADAY4U, our biggest giving event of the year! Use the link below to donate today! givecampus.com/campaigns/591…

GAMEDAY! Join us today for the 1st round of the Liberty League Conference Tournament at 7:00 PM as we host Hobart College. Check out the stream on our instagram story. Let's #PacktheViniar tonight! #GoU #TCC #Rowtheboat

Congratulations to Class of '06 John Cagianello on his induction this Sunday, May 19th 2024 into the Union Athletics Hall of Fame. John Cagianello remains the all-time leading scorer in Union men's basketball history nearly 20 years after his graduation with 2006 points. #TCC

I’m a @Coachvlahakis and @valiantswbb fan now! So is little Ryan!

Very excited to have @Coach_BenLee back in the Capital District! Great hire for @SienaMBB

April 16th-17th is #ADay4U! The success of our program comes from all those who help make it great. Thank U to all the alumni, families and friends who are able to support our team on #ADay4U! Click the link in our bio to pledge your support for Union Men's Basketball! #GoU #TCC

Proud of Edward’s commitment in the classroom and on the court

Union College men's basketball: Tedesco named Region 3 Rookie of the Year @dgazette @UnionMBB @UnionAthletics @LLAthletics dailygazette.com/sports/unio…

Another big honor for first-year Tanner Tedesco, who was named the @d3hoops Region 3 Rookie of the Year! He is the first player in program history to earn the regional recognition! #GoU #d3hoops unionathletics.com/news/2024…

Looking forward to celebrating John and the rest of the 2024 induction class on ReUnion weekend in May! #GoU #d3hoops #TCC

Highlights from Union vs RPI 1/23/24 Credit Nathan W. Wright #TCC

A second-half surge resulted in a second-straight conference victory with a big 78-69 win over Bard on Tuesday night! #GoU #d3hoops unionathletics.com/news/2024…

Four players score in double figures as the Garnet Chargers move to 3-0 with a hard-fought win at SUNY Cobleskill! #GoU #d3hoops unionathletics.com/news/2023…

Two wins in two games to start the season! A great offensive and defensive effort tonight to defeat Sarah Lawrence! #GoU #d3hoops unionathletics.com/news/2023…

MADE’s own Ben Lee promoted to Assistant Coach at UW 🐺 “We couldn’t be prouder.” — @chadbabel 📋 madehoops.com/made-society/a…