University Culture: Teaching and Research as a Way of Life Shyam Sunder, Yale University University of Namibia Windhoek, October 6, 2014

University Way of Life and Culture A way of life: the joy of learning and freedom of thought A culture in a community A calling, beyond earning a living A tradition: in every society, since time immemorial

What about Me? How did I become a teacher? What do I do in my day? Teaching and research are integral because thinking is one and the same Wonder of working with young minds

Great Teaching (Richard Leblanc) Passion and reason, learning to learn and care Staying at the leading edge of theory and practice Listening, understanding of each student Agenda with flexible, fluid, experimental Style as a conductor, interesting Humor, not take self too seriously Caring, nurturing, young minds Well organized, hard work behind every class Mentoring students and young colleagues Fun, enjoyment, intrinsic rewards

What about You? What do you do? What would you like to do? What is the most enjoyable part? What are the dreams of your students? What are your dreams?

What Can We Do? To make the lives of our students better and more enjoyable To make our lives better and more enjoyable To make the society that supports us a better society

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