by Becky Robinson | Jan 1, 2011 | Social Media
I can’t remember many details of that April day, the one that marked my debut as a blogger. The only thing I remember is that I got an email from my contact at the university with a link to the post. Below my name, the words “guest author.” Not long after that, the...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 30, 2010 | Social Media
You type out your thoughts and ideas. Sometimes words flow easily and your fingers, though nimble, can’t keep pace. Other times you type, delete, backspace, start again. You stare at the white of your screen, the blinking cursor. You wait for the words to come. When...
by Becky Robinson | Jul 29, 2009 | Leadership
Saturday night, I returned to the site of my 9th grade prom, Black Knight Country Club in Beckley, WV, for another memorable event: my 20th high school reunion. While the music blared in the background and the sky outside flashed with lightning, I reconnected with...
by Becky Robinson | Jul 16, 2009 | Social Media
Not long ago I helped lead a webinar about Twitter for Mountain State University’s recruiters. As Twitter gains popularity — some estimates from last year say 10,000 new users per day — we as a university community are exploring how we can use this new tool to...
by Becky Robinson | Apr 14, 2009 | Leadership
No weekend for me is complete without a trip to Walmart. The long lines and crowded parking lot are only a small indication of this company’s popularity and success. With over 7000 stores worldwide, Walmart is our nation’s largest retailer, largest corporation,...
