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The dark reds of the rose petals contrast with the light yellows of the wood color making this photo a good example of balance through contrasts in value.
Values Day is an annual tradition at Stetson. Classes are canceled for the day, allowing students, faculty and staff to take part in workshops, community service, interactive exercises, lectures and other events that emphasize the university’s core values of personal growth, intellectual development and global citizenship. These photos show a sample of 2017 Values Day activities
I like this picture because the shore is pitch black but the setting sun illuminates the hills across the bay.
On Friday, 13 March, ESCP Business School’s London Campus hosted its 21st annual Student London Gala
The 2026 event took place at The Brewery, one of London’s most historic venues, and welcomed more than 400 students for one of the most anticipated social events of the academic year.
To mark this milestone edition, the evening embraced the theme ‘Midnight Masquerade’, inviting students to wear masks and step into an atmosphere inspired by classic masked balls from literature, theatre and television. From Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to The Phantom of the Opera, the historic symbolism of the mask captures both the intrigue and playfulness of the masquerade, while also representing the freedom to be bold, share ideas openly and express oneself without fear of judgement, values that reflect the spirit of the ESCP student community.
Beyond the mystery and fun of the masquerade, the Gala was the highlight of all the achievements, talent and energy our London-based students brought throughout the year through their work with companies, student associations and support for different staff functions.
Read more: escp.eu/news/escp-london-hosts-21st-annual-student-gala-midnight-masquerade
Redevelopment and Revitalization: Treasure Island session at the Urban Transformation Summit 2024 in San Francisco, USA, 23 October 2024. World Economic Forum San Francisco Office - Auditorium. Copyright: World Economic Forum/Stephen Porter
The old station clock now located in the car park at Derby Station holds significant historical value as a remnant of the original Derby railway station, which was demolished in the 1980s.
This clock is a tangible link to the "Tri Junct Station," a pioneering railway hub that opened in 1839 and was, at the time, one of the largest stations in the United Kingdom. Its preservation in the car park serves as a reminder of Derby's rich railway heritage and the architectural significance of the original station building.
Historical Context of Derby Station
The original Derby railway station, also known as Derby Midland, was a pivotal development in the history of British railways. It was designed by Francis Thompson and was unique for being shared by three major railway companies: the Midland Counties Railway, the North Midland Railway, and the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway. This collaboration led to its moniker, the "Tri Junct Station". The station was lauded for its design and scale, with engineer Francis Whishaw describing it as "the most complete structure of the kind in the United Kingdom or perhaps the world".
In 1844, these three companies amalgamated to form the Midland Railway, which established its headquarters at Derby station. The station underwent several expansions and renovations throughout the 19th century, including the addition of more platforms and improved facilities. However, in the 1980s, British Rail decided to demolish the fine old station to make way for a new one.
Preservation of the Clock
Amidst the demolition, the original station clock was saved and relocated to its current position in the station's long-stay car park. This act of preservation ensured that a piece of the historic structure remained, offering a connection to the past for visitors and locals alike. The clock, with its distinctive winged dragon-like creature (a wyvern, part of the Mercia crest and the Midland Railway's emblem) above it, stands as a symbol of the station's former grandeur and the Midland Railway's legacy.
The clock's continued presence in the car park, despite the demolition of its original building, highlights the importance of preserving railway artefacts. It serves as a historical marker, contrasting with the modern station that replaced the original. The clock's survival is particularly notable given the extensive changes and modernisations that Derby Station has undergone, including significant remodelling and re-signalling in 2018.
Broader Significance of Railway Clocks
The preservation of the Derby Station clock also ties into the broader historical significance of railway clocks. Railways played a crucial role in standardizing time across Britain, leading to "Railway Time" based on Greenwich Mean Time. Before railways, local times varied, causing confusion for timetabling. Railway companies emphasised their role in this standardisation through prominent clocks, often in clock towers, which symbolised a shift in authority over timekeeping. The Derby Station clock, therefore, represents not just the history of a single station but also a pivotal moment in national time standardisation.
The National Railway Museum's archives contain records of tens of thousands of railway clocks, underscoring their importance to railway operations. These records, including registers, record cards, and censuses, help trace the history and location of individual clocks. While specific detailed records for every clock are not always available, the effort to document and preserve these timepieces, like the Derby Station clock, reflects their enduring historical and cultural value.
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Sunset in San Diego
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What would you consider to be your personal #values? Do you have specific things that you know are always true, because that is who you are? Those things are most likely a value you hold tightly and is what make you who you are.
How often does your values and your actions align? As is discussed in this podcast, Aligning our values to our Actions, there are times when your actions will not align to your values. While the podcast talks about values and money, this applies to a much broader subjects and is really about any type of action, be it an action related to money, or an action on how you react to something your best friend said to you.
Why are there gaps between your values and your actions? Because we are human. So remember that when another person is involved, understanding their perspective is always a first good step. Have you ever seen a peer, a friend, or your manager do something out of character and outside of their values (at least what you understand to be their values)? Sometimes the gap is there for a reason, so pause and try to understand. In some cases you might never understand why the gap is there. But it is always important to realize that there is more to the gap than what you see on the surface.