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Kelvin Thompson

@kthompso

Online/blended/edtech guy: instructor, designer, administrator, consultant, researcher, speaker, podcaster. follows(ish) Jesus. coffee in-hand (tweets r mine)

 Louisville
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Joined May 2007
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Higher ed is full of people carrying unseen burdens. A reflection on compassion, human connection, and our agency to care. One human moment at a time. linkedin.com/pulse/compassio…
Compassion for Whom? (Issue #18)

Compassion for Whom? (Issue #18)

Higher ed is full of people carrying unseen burdens. A reflection on compassion, human connection, and our agency to care. One human moment at a time.

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"@UofL Trauma Resilient Community project receives national recognition" via UofL News uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/…
UofL Trauma Resilient Community project receives national recognition | UofL News

UofL Trauma Resilient Community project receives national recognition | UofL News

Helping the helpers The late, beloved children's television host Fred Rogers famously advised that in times of crisis, we should always "look for the helpers." But in high-stress, frontline environ...

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"She Was Clinically Dead on a Bench, but Strangers Refused to Give Up" via @SunnySkyz sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6336…
She Was Clinically Dead on a Bench, but Strangers Refused to Give Up

She Was Clinically Dead on a Bench, but Strangers Refused to Give Up

An Australian woman nearly died during a routine morning run, but the quick actions of strangers who rushed to help gave her a second chance at life. Kaley Koppa died for several minutes during a run.

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"Woman Adopts Gas Station Cashier's Baby, and the Two Women Become Like Sisters" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6335…
Woman Adopts Gas Station Cashier's Baby, and the Two Women Become Like Sisters

Woman Adopts Gas Station Cashier's Baby, and the Two Women Become Like Sisters

A chance encounter at a Georgia gas station brought together two women who would become family in a way neither could have expected. Good news stories today.

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"@UofLHealth patient who suffered spinal cord injury runs in Chicago Marathon" via @WHAS11 whas11.com/video/news/kentuc…
UofL Health patient who suffered spinal cord injury runs in Chicago Marathon

UofL Health patient who suffered spinal cord injury runs in Chicago Marathon

Wyatt Anderson never thought he would walk again after suffering a spinal cord injury. Today, he ran the the annual Chicago Marathon.

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"Teens Save Grandmother and 2-Year-Old Trapped Underwater in a Stroller via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6333…
Teens Save Grandmother and 2-Year-Old Trapped Underwater in a Stroller

Teens Save Grandmother and 2-Year-Old Trapped Underwater in a Stroller

Two Indiana teenagers turned a frightening moment into an incredible rescue when they jumped into action to save a grandmother and her two young grandchildren from a retention pond, including a...

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"@UofL recognized for outstanding support of military community" via UofL News uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/…
UofL recognized for outstanding support of military community | UofL News

UofL recognized for outstanding support of military community | UofL News

The University of Louisville now possesses a mahogany baton from the U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights. It is a symbol of partnership, appreciation and commitment to those who...

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"Teen Gives Stranger His Shoes, Then Goes Above and Beyond to Help Him" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6327…
Teen Gives Stranger His Shoes, Then Goes Above and Beyond to Help Him

Teen Gives Stranger His Shoes, Then Goes Above and Beyond to Help Him

An 18-year-old in Arizona gave an elderly stranger the shoes off his own feet. But he didn't stop there.

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"Smart smiles: How @UofL is changing dental care with Cardinal Intelligence" via UofL News uoflnews.com/section/science…
Smart smiles: How UofL is changing dental care with Cardinal Intelligence | UofL News

Smart smiles: How UofL is changing dental care with Cardinal Intelligence | UofL News

For anyone studying to be a dentist, taking a perfect X-ray takes a lot of practice. Normally, students have to wait for a faculty member to walk over and manually grade their work, a process that...

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"Ice Cream Shop Goes Viral After Owner Defends Teen Employees" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6326…
Ice Cream Shop Goes Viral After Owner Defends Teen Employees

Ice Cream Shop Goes Viral After Owner Defends Teen Employees

Business is booming at a Massachusetts ice cream shop after its owner went viral for standing up for his teenage employees and reminding customers to be kind.

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"A Hospital Valet Became A Source Of Hope For Cancer Patients" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6322…
A Hospital Valet Became A Source Of Hope For Cancer Patients

A Hospital Valet Became A Source Of Hope For Cancer Patients

Sometimes the person who makes the biggest difference during a difficult time isn't the doctor or nurse. Sometimes, it's the person waiting outside with a smile.

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"Young McDonald’s Employee Pays for Stranger’s Meal, Then Gets a Surprise of His Own" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6316…
Young McDonald’s Employee Pays for Stranger’s Meal, Then Gets a Surprise of His Own

Young McDonald’s Employee Pays for Stranger’s Meal, Then Gets a Surprise of His Own

A man had his faith in humanity restored after a teenage McDonald’s employee paid for his meal, prompting him to share the unexpected act of generosity with his local news station.

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"Postdocs find purpose and opportunity at @UofL" via UofL News uoflnews.com/section/science…
Postdocs find purpose and opportunity at UofL | UofL News

Postdocs find purpose and opportunity at UofL | UofL News

Bryan Harris completed his computer science doctoral dissertation on energy efficiency and operating system design at the University of Louisville in 2024, but, as he puts it, the world moves on....

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"“It Was Unbelievable”: High School Students Help Woman Stranded In Middle Of Busy Highway" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6314…
“It Was Unbelievable”: High School Students Help Woman Stranded In Middle Of Busy Highway

“It Was Unbelievable”: High School Students Help Woman Stranded In Middle Of Busy Highway

Seven high school students turned a frightening situation into a powerful act of kindness when they stopped to help a woman whose car had broken down in the middle of a busy Massachusetts highway.

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"@UofL among nation’s top public and best value colleges" via UofL News uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/…
UofL among nation's top public and best value colleges | UofL News

UofL among nation's top public and best value colleges | UofL News

The University of Louisville earned a spot on the Top Public Schools list, ranking among the leading 100 for the third-consecutive year. UofL is Kentucky's best value school among national universi...

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"12-year-old Rescues 114 Stuffed Animals, Repairs Them, and Gives Them to Children Affected by Home Fires" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6312…
12-year-old Rescues 114 Stuffed Animals, Repairs Them, and Gives Them to Children Affected by Home...

12-year-old Rescues 114 Stuffed Animals, Repairs Them, and Gives Them to Children Affected by Home...

12-year-old Sadie Hutson of Dobson, North Carolina is rescuing worn and damaged stuffed animals from thrift stores, repairing them and giving them to children who have experienced home fires and...

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"Colorado's Massive Wildlife Overpass Has Reduced Animal Collisions by 91%" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6311…
Colorado's Massive Wildlife Overpass Has Reduced Animal Collisions by 91%

Colorado's Massive Wildlife Overpass Has Reduced Animal Collisions by 91%

For decades, Interstate 25 in Colorado stood in the way of wildlife trying to reach the other side. Now, a massive wildlife bridge is giving animals a safe way across, and the results have been...

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"Injured Pelican Knocks on NOAA Fisheries Office Door Looking for Help" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6309…
Injured Pelican Knocks on NOAA Fisheries Office Door Looking for Help

Injured Pelican Knocks on NOAA Fisheries Office Door Looking for Help

A pelican in Florida came knocking for help, quite literally, using its beak.

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"@UofL study finds longer periods of air pollution exposure can stress the heart" via UofL News uoflnews.com/post/uofltoday/…
UofL study finds longer periods of air pollution exposure can stress the heart | UofL News

UofL study finds longer periods of air pollution exposure can stress the heart | UofL News

University of Louisville researchers have discovered that longer periods of exposure to air pollution have measurable negative effects on the heart and overall health. Based on analysis of data from...

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"Virginia Chef Goes Above and Beyond for Elderly Customer" via @SunnySkyzOnline sunnyskyz.com/good-news/6307…
Virginia Chef Goes Above and Beyond for Elderly Customer

Virginia Chef Goes Above and Beyond for Elderly Customer

A Virginia chef's act of kindness for an elderly customer did not go unnoticed.

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