I spent this weekend doing what I believed to be a final pass at moviegoing prior to the Golden Globes (this year's field is DEEP, so it may require a few more trips), and spent my Saturday seeing two offerings I was VERY excited about: Her, and Inside Llewyn Davis. I have things to say … Continue reading Cine-Spiration: BeautifulHandwrittenLetters.com
Augusten, Anthony, and Allowing for Discomfort
The end of the semester can be a difficult time for many of us, as we scramble to help students accomplish their goals while trying to complete our own. Deadlines and the holiday season can add some urgency to our proceedings, and stress can be an unfortunate result. I was no exception, heading into December … Continue reading Augusten, Anthony, and Allowing for Discomfort
What Mike Birbiglia Has to Teach You About Deeper Learning
Something happened after that last post about comedy and the lessons it could bring to our work. I listened to standup. A LOT of standup. One unintended, but much welcome, consequence of that is that I listened to two albums by Mike Birbiglia in two days. Mike Birbiglia's style has gradually evolved from a series … Continue reading What Mike Birbiglia Has to Teach You About Deeper Learning
Life Lessons from a Standup Superfan
Let me be clear from the start of this entry. I am not "stand-up funny." I'm only ever incidentally funny (if that!), and I try to not let the giggles I get from parents during our yearly orientation presentations ever give me the idea that I should quit my day job. But I am a … Continue reading Life Lessons from a Standup Superfan
Cine-spiration: How Not to Manage a Project, by Sorcerer Mickey
A few weeks ago, my inner Disney nerd was indulged in a way she never was before- by meeting and spending time with my inner classical music nerd. The two met at the Boston Symphony Orchestra's opening night of Fantasia Live! As a great lover of classical music since my days in ballet, and a … Continue reading Cine-spiration: How Not to Manage a Project, by Sorcerer Mickey
Cine-Spiration: Finale Season, for TV and for Colleges
Well, the academic year is winding down, with many in the field of higher education either taking a breath after commencement exercises, or inhaling to steel themselves of the chaos to prepare for them. And after a long day at the office, I know my saving grace has been some mindless entertainment in the form … Continue reading Cine-Spiration: Finale Season, for TV and for Colleges
Cine-spiration: James Doohan, Klingon, and Organizational Investment
Fun fact about me: in addition to being a communications major and business minor during my time at the University of Rhode Island (go Rams!), I was also a film studies minor. I've loved movies and TV for as long as I can remember, a fact I'm only able to not be ashamed of because … Continue reading Cine-spiration: James Doohan, Klingon, and Organizational Investment
Avoiding Ctrl-C, or Pulling a “Louie”
I have reached a stride in my position where I'm starting to get comfortable presenting programs within the guidelines I've worked to make students familiar with. While these events are far from perfect, I'm learning to accept their imperfection and aim for improvement as I go. After all, this is my first spring! This week … Continue reading Avoiding Ctrl-C, or Pulling a “Louie”
Wearing a Mustache Helped Me Achieve My Dreams
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
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)
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