“Talent is Overrated” topic of Dec. 2 Faculty Development Book Talk

One of the most popular Fortune articles in many years was a cover story called “What It Takes to Be Great.” Geoff Colvin offered new evidence that top performers in any field—from Tiger Woods and Winston Churchill to Warren Buffett and Jack Welch—are not determined by their inborn talents. Greatness doesn’t come from DNA but from practice and perseverance honed over decades. Read more about the upcoming book talk by clicking on the headline.

Two Alumni Featured in MSUM’s McGrath Writer’s Series

MSUM’s McGrath Visiting Writer’s Series presents two MSUM MFA Creative Writing graduates who will read from their recently published books at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 in King Hall Auditorium. Dean Hulse, 2002 MFA, is the author of “Westhope: Life as a Former Farm Boy” and Merrie Sue Holtan, 2004 MFA, is the author of “Power and Stride: The Nancy Burggraf Story.” Click the headline to read the complete story.