I like to think that the picture before you helped to bring Nick Offerman to FSU. Evan, UP's Comedy Talent Buyer, and I were clearly very dedicated to the cause. But in reality, this show had been in the works since the time I interviewed for this position, close to a year ago. And last … Continue reading Wearing a Mustache Helped Me Achieve My Dreams
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Learning to "Conduct" Myself
Today I kicked off my career in student conduct with my first solo hearing (albeit supervised by our Associate Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities!), and I actually got a lot out of it. Like most of my first one-on-one meetings, it was very short. Short, and to the point. But in processing it with … Continue reading Learning to "Conduct" Myself
What Not to Wear…to a University Sanctioned Event
One of my favorite and more inspirational sessions at this year's NACA conference was presented by Meghan Harr and Becca Obergefell, about conceiving and instituting a professional development series on a programming board. One of the biggest questions that it raised for me, however, was about professional dress. Both ODU and UNC Pembroke asked students … Continue reading What Not to Wear…to a University Sanctioned Event
Life Lessons from Pinterest
So, I joined Pinterest earlier this week. In a week where I felt very bogged down by minutiae at the office, and needed a mindless outlet, the online corkboard proved to be just the ticket. It helped me relax and do something non-strenuous, non-academic, purely unnecessary. And I love it for that.But something interesting happened … Continue reading Life Lessons from Pinterest
Morning Musings: On Stirring the Pot
This morning while going through Tweets to see what good articles could help me through the morning, I saw this one, posted by both Joe Ginese and Lisa Endersby, two great educators in the field who tweets and links I have come to enjoy greatly :)This one was about troublemaking. Not the sort of troublemaking … Continue reading Morning Musings: On Stirring the Pot
Pleased To Have Spoken Too Soon, Pt. II
Ladies and gentlemen, the protests have arrived.You'll recall my earlier concern that no controversy had arisen regarding the announcement of Chris Brown as support for T-Pain at his upcoming charity kick-off show, presented by my institution.Well...it's here!Today, both a protest group on Facebook and an impassioned email from a student surfaced in our office, frustrated … Continue reading Pleased To Have Spoken Too Soon, Pt. II
Sitting On an Escalator: SXSW Reflection A (The Big Takeaway)
For those looking for the more fun SXSW reflection, hang tight. I need to get this out first.At one point during The Benson Interruption, a comedy podcast taped live at South by Southwest, comedian and host Doug Benson told a story/set up a joke about a woman at the airport he saw sitting on an … Continue reading Sitting On an Escalator: SXSW Reflection A (The Big Takeaway)
Pleased to Have Spoken Too Soon
WARNING: Opinions expressed here are my own. They do not reflect those of my institution, department, or students I work with.A few weeks ago, I found myself lamenting the sad lack of discourse on our campus regarding an upcoming concert and its controversial support. I was searching for the fire that I had seen with … Continue reading Pleased to Have Spoken Too Soon
Hoping for Outrage?
As you may or may not know, Florida State University will be hosting a benefit concert to celebrate the launch of T-Pain's If I Could Change the World Foundation. The show is being billed as "Come To the Crib, Pt II with T-Pain and Friends". One of the friends, and apparently one of the first … Continue reading Hoping for Outrage?
