"an incandescent spirit forging a new reality"
For years I have studies, admired, taught and consulted leadership based on Sir Ernest Shackleton experiences and character! Of special interest and in fact fascination was the voyage of the Endurance the vessel Shackleton sailed on in 1914 for the Antarctic Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. The Endurance was crushed by ice, causing her to sink on the morning of November 21,… View Post
April 6, 2014 – 4 years ago I presented: “Urban Development and Regional Transformation a New Mindset for Urbanization” At the U.N. World Urban Forum 7, WUF7, April 6, 2014, Medellin, Colombia. , פרופסור מייקל הריס https://www.slideshare.net/michaelharrischancellor/dean-michael-harris-urban-development-and-regional-transformation-a-new-mindset-for-urbanization WUF7 Theme: http://wuf7.unhabitat.org/wuf7theme “Urban Equity in Development – Cities for Life” “It is estimated that two-thirds of the world’s urban population live in… View Post
It has been 20 years since I received (in 1998) the 1997, Eastern Michigan University, EMU, Distinguished Teaching I Award. One award is given a year. “Purpose and Nature of the Award – The Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Faculty Awards are for faculty who have clearly distinguished themselves…. A nominee selected….. has gone above and beyond… and has brought distinction… View Post
Michael Harris, Installation Address – Indiana University Kokomo, Friday, October 22, 2010 Catalyst for Change; Charting a Regional Transformation President McRobbie, trustees, family, guests, members of Indiana University and IU Kokomo community, thank you for being here today. Your presence is deeply appreciated. President McRobbie, I accept the chancellorship of Indiana University Kokomo with humility and enthusiasm. I am proud and… View Post
Six years ago (February 12, 2012! Michael Harris Chancellor, Indiana University Kokomo, (IU Kokomo), I took Oath and assumed duties as “Honorary Wing Commander” of the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base (GARB), Indiana. Sworn in by Colonel William T. Cahoon, Grissom Air Reserve Base 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander. Michael Harris Chancellor, Michael Harris Honorary Commander,… View Post