“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia
The month
of March 2016 has just come to an end. Above and beyond all of the various newsworthy
stories, highlights, events, and happenings world over, March was also the
month the highly empowered and esteemed Elizabeth Garrett passed away.
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From my
various personal interactions on numerous occasions, Elizabeth Garrett, or “Beth”
as she was popularly called, was a remarkable and multi-faceted person. She was
also a very highly accomplished person, a truly great educator as well as the first female President of Cornell University.
My
heartfelt and fond memories of Beth which I will always cherish is that she was
an amazing person and a most awesome human being. Permanently etched in my mind
are Beth’s gentle smile, kind and caring words, and most cheerful outlook on
Life.
On multiple
occasions in New York City, while she was the Provost at the University of Southern California (USC), I had the honor and privilege to meet and interact with
Beth. It was so inspiring and motivating to just sit, listen, understand and
appreciate each and every word she uttered. She was so full of effervescence
and continually radiated positive energy.
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Her commitment
to advanced Research, Design, and Development (RD&D) was truly inspiring.
This was also applicable to her dedication in promoting Science, Technology, Arts,
Engineering, Mathematics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Moreover,
her deep insights into practicing “holistic” lifestyle and wellness coupled
with alternative methods such as Yoga, Tai Chi and similar were truly remarkable.
She always expounded on the various benefits of positive health and fitness
coupled with proper rest, diet, exercise, motivation and balance.
Looking
back, Beth will truly be missed as precious memories of her are clearly impressed
and embedded in the various pages of my mind.
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