First-year business majors at Texas Lutheran University were recently treated to a wonderful opportunity: a chance to learn about their strengths—and what that means for their studies, their careers, their relationships, and their lives. The students are enrolled in the university’s signature Freshman Experience (FREX) course, centered around exploring the arts and sciences and helping new students get acclimated to a community of learning.
Graham Weston who, along with the Weston family, has long been a friend to the university, generously made the workshop possible through his 80/20 Foundation, donating enough of the widely-used CliftonStrengths for Students surveys so that all the students could participate, as well as receive guidance from Gallup Certified Strengths Coach Kathy Kersten. The workshop helped the students evaluate what they naturally do best and learn how to cultivate their gifts while appreciating the unique talents of those around them.
Weston is a founder of Rackspace, Geekdom, and the 80/20 Foundation, the latter of which is dedicated to promoting growth and innovation through grants. Some 70 students who attended the event left with a greater understanding of themselves, stronger connections with their peers, and increased confidence as they begin their college journey.
TLU thanks Weston and the 80/20 foundation for their support.
