Seventy-Five Years, Your Story, Six Words

Spiral notebook with pencil

Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway met a challenge to write a six-word novel with: “For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” Though the brief “novel” is despondent, the legend has popularized a challenge among creative communities: Share your six-word story that will spark imaginations.

Now, as part of UT Southwestern’s 75th anniversary campaign, we’re inviting you to share your own six-word story, one that reflects your experience at UT Southwestern. Maybe you want to share a memory, explain your daily work, recognize a colleague, look to the future, or highlight an accomplishment. No matter what you write, relate it to UT Southwestern and limit it to six words.

When it’s ready, send your six-word story to 75years@utsouthwestern.edu (include your name, department, and years at UTSW with your email). We’ll pick our favorites to share via social media and various other marketing vehicles as part of the 75th anniversary campaign.

Here are a few examples from a few UT Southwestern employees to get you thinking.

  • “I help nurses celebrate their profession.” – Victoria England, Nurse Excellence
  • “Facilitating creative ideas into empowered solutions.” – Jane Scott, UT Southwestern Library
  • “Engaging and leading Facilities pros forward.” – Forrest Cain, Facilities Management