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Class of 2026 – Mindset List

The publication of the Mindset List each year is one of the highlights of my “back to school” experience. For many years as a higher education professional and pop culture aficionado, this list was a way to understand (wink, wink) the new students heading back to campus each fall semester. For the past couple of years though, it has also been personal. My two kids are both just graduated from…

(via Support Tucker & Penny - Hunger Hike 2022)

Hi, we are Tucker & Penny, 5-year old chiweenie & one-year old mini-dachshund, and a part of the Malavenda family. We know we’re just two little dogs – but when we learned that millions of children go hungry, we decided to do something about it – especially this year with the huge economic impact of post-COVID. We’re going to participate in HUNGER HIKE on Sunday, Sept. 18 with our team, Dogs Against Hunger, and hope you’ll support us. Any amount you can give will help! PLEASE dig deep and donate to us online. Donating is simple, fast, secure and tax-deductible.

BTW — we will be “hiking” with Max, Zoe, Kristin & Pablo — so, a donation to us is also supporting them. If you’ve already given — THANK YOU! If not, please support the cause and make a donation. Any amount you can give will help! Here are the three easy (secure) ways you can give:

ONLINE – click HERE 

TEXT HHIKE5 to 71777

MAIL or DROP OFF a check to: Hunger Hike/Tucker & Bailey Malavenda, 420 N 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47901

Donate – Hunger Hike – Tucker & Penny

We are very excited to be a part of this annual effort which raises funds for three fabulous not-for-profit organizations: Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Mission. Together we will be helping hungry children and families – locally, regionally & globally. PLEASE give for the hungry children. Thank you again for your support! We really appreciate it.Tucker & Penny (and Kristin, Pablo, Max, & Zoe)

Support Tucker & Penny – Hunger Hike 2022

Donate – Hunger Hike – Tucker & Penny Hi, we are Tucker & Penny, 5-year old chiweenie & one-year old mini-dachshund, and a part of the Malavenda family. We know we’re just two little dogs – but when we learned that millions of children go hungry, we decided to do something about it – especially this year with the huge economic impact of post-COVID. We’re going to participate in HUNGER HIKE on…

Class of 2024 – Mindset List

The publication of the Mindset List each year is one of the highlights of my “back to school” experience. For many years as a higher education professional and pop culture aficionado, this list was a way to understand (with a wink and a smile) the new students invading our campus each fall semester. For the past couple of years though, it has also been personal. My two kids are currently…

Class of 2022 – Mindset List of My Youngest Child

Personal note – This year the Mindset List takes is more meaningful and stranger than ever BECAUSE they are talking about my children, who are now enrolled as a sophomore & first-year student at a four-year, state, research one, Big 10 university. Since becoming a higher education professional in 1987, I have loved reading the Mindset List. It was entertaining, insightful, educational and helpful…

Bailey Hikes to Fight Hunger

To give online to Bailey’s Hunger Hike effort, click HERE. Hi, I’m Bailey. I’m a six-year old double dapple dachshund and a part of the Malavenda family. I know I’m just a little dog — but when I learned that millions of children go hungry, I decided to do something about it. I’m going to participate in Hunger Hike again this year and I hope you will support me. BTW — I will be “hiking” with Max,…

Father’s Day – Hey Groupon, I Ain’t That Guy!

  As Father’s Day approaches — I once again have to accept the fact that I am not a “typical” dad. And my kids are used to explaining that our family is a bit “weird.” Thanks to “Deal of the Day” websites and e-newsletters like Groupon & Living Social — we are further reminded of the stuff and activities that dads are supposed to like. Groupon not only has Father’s Day deals that include cigars,…

Why I’m Saying Goodbye and Good Riddance to the Sanders Campaign

Thoughtful post about the journey to change and the transition from Bernie to Hillary. Read it all. You might learn something — and get inspired to take action.

Flat Stanley travels to Indiana — Again

Dear Mrs. Burt’s Second Grade Class, Thank you for sending Flat Stanley to visit me in Indiana. Flat Stanley and I have had a great time going to many of my favorite places in my hometown of West Lafayette as well as Lafayette, Franklin & Indianapolis, Indiana. First, I introduced Flat Stanley to my parents — as well as my brother, Maximilian, and our dog, Bailey (see the picture below). Max is a…

Save the UConn Coop

Dear Distinguished Members of the UConn Community – I am writing to strongly recommend that you save the UConn Coop. Please do not be tempted by a quick profit from a commercial bookstore or a sales presentation that makes promises that cannot be made in such a tumultuous time in the history of book stores and book sales — especially textbook sales. (Remember Borders, Walden Books, Tower Books,…

Mindset List for the Class of 2019

The Beloit College Mindset List for the Class of 2019 Students heading into their first year of college this year are mostly 18 and were born in 1997. Among those who have never been alive in their lifetimes are Princess Diana, Notorious B.I.G., Jacques Cousteau, and Mother Teresa. Joining them in the world the year they were born were Dolly the sheep, The McCaughey septuplets, and Michael…

Tax-Free Holiday is Needed in Indiana

Please Sign Petition for a Tax-Free Holiday in Indiana! Click HERE. This weekend – dozens of US states are not charging state income tax on “back to school” needs — but NOT Indiana. Such a simple gesture by lawmakers — is making a significant impact on the budgets of thousands of families — who NEED it. Tax-Free Holidays is one small way to give parents, grandparents, families a little bit of a…

Captain Mary T. Klinker — Decorated Vietnam Veteran from Lafayette

Happy 65th Birthday, Captain Klinker

Although we have lived in Indiana for almost 15 years, we really don’t know as much as we should about the history of this state. I recently was asked to write a feature about the local Veterans Resource Center and decided to learn more about their namesake, Captain Mary T. Klinker. Suffice it to say — I was blown away by what I learned. Read about Mary T.…

No, Those Aren’t Tears In My Eyes. I Just Have Allergies.

A powerful, must read especially if you have kids in high school, had kids in high school, or attended high school.

No, Those Aren’t Tears In My Eyes. I Just Have Allergies..