Simple Gifts
A PORTION of T H Y S E L F In his Essays: Second Series, Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “The only gift is a portion of thyself.” That’s a truth lived out both on campus and off whenever alumni share their experience with Wabash students. Here’s a sampling of such gifts from last spring and summer.
“Passion Is for Pros” “Start with these simple guiding facts: It’s not about me, it’s about you; it’s not about image, it’s about action; it’s not about effort, it’s about results.” —Dave Shane ’70
Trustee David Shane ’70 was honored in Indianapolis in 2012 for “serving the community in a way that brings together the public and private sectors for civic improvement,” the chair of the award committee noted that Shane “embodies selfless, effective, private-sector leadership.” WHEN WABASH COLLEGE
When he returned to campus in April as a guest speaker for the College’s Callings program, Shane shared with students and teachers the philosophy behind not only those philanthropic efforts, but also his career in business and law. “Being other-directed and service-oriented is a good idea whatever you do, and
whatever your calling may be,” Shane said in a talk titled “Service to Others as a Strategy for Life and Leadership.” In both business and law, Shane said, “service to others is a very useful strategy. “In a courtroom or negotiation, woe unto the lawyer who doesn’t think about the person on other side of the table, and Fa l l 20 1 3
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