Over the past month, I've been involved with one of the most challenging, thought-provoking, and exhausting projects of my tenure at Emmanuel. But I am proud to say that after last night, it is complete and that chapter of my career is closed. I successfully competed in the second annual Dancing with the EC Stars. … Continue reading Teaching and Learning Lessons: Dancing with the EC Stars
“Just recently,…
"Just recently, I was talking to a book editor about hip-hop. 'Right,' she said. 'Is that the period where rappers were talking all about how they wanted to rape and beat women?' At first I bristled at the characterization. Then it hit me that I see hip-hop in much greater detail than most people. I've … Continue reading “Just recently,…
Fall Into the Gap
Be warned: this is not a "get off my lawn" post. If anything, it's a "the street lights have come on, but you can come out and play tomorrow" post. You'll see why as you read. Additional warning: like another recent post, this one starts with National Public Radio. I woke up this morning, the first morning … Continue reading Fall Into the Gap
Spreading the (Introvert) Love This February
Happy February, everyone! It is the shortest month, Black History Month, the month of love...so much going on in February. It's also the start of conference season, and a busy time for graduate students as they look ahead to their futures- interviews for professional roles, or placement in internship sites and schedules for the second … Continue reading Spreading the (Introvert) Love This February
Thoughts on Self-Publishing
Today's post is a collaboration with Matt Bloomingdale, another member of the student affairs self-publishing tribe. He jumped into the self-publishing pool just before I did, editing and compiling the 2014 Student Affairs Feature. If you're interested in self-publishing, or just want to learn more about the process, I truly hope you'll enjoy this. It … Continue reading Thoughts on Self-Publishing
Book Review: Bruce Kasanoff’s How to Self-Promote Without Being a Jerk
I'll admit it. I worry a lot about the balance between promoting my work and seeming tiresome or self-indulgent. I've spoken to many people who have struggled with this as well. We want people to recognize the quality of, and excitement we have for, our work. But how do we foster that awareness while also … Continue reading Book Review: Bruce Kasanoff’s How to Self-Promote Without Being a Jerk
The Announcement
Hi everyone, and a happy Wednesday! Listen in for some special news to fuel your hump day (what WHAT?!) Presenting...
The SNAP Challenge Continues: Part of the Solution
This time last year, I was gearing up for the second half of #SNAPchallenge2013, the monthlong challenge inspired by Cory Booker that I undertook last January to raise money for the Greater Boston Food Bank. And I would be remiss if I didn't thank the friends and family that helped me raise nearly $700 with … Continue reading The SNAP Challenge Continues: Part of the Solution
Rape culture isn’t a novelty
In a field crowded with competitors, there are agencies and talents taking things to extremes to grab attention. Let me be clear, I'm of the belief that this is the wrong kind of attention. Imagine this advertisement reaching the hands of not an adult advocate with more fully formed coping skills, but a student leader … Continue reading Rape culture isn’t a novelty
The Universal Duck Paddle
2014 is three days old, and we are seeing the traditional flurry of resolution-making, goal-setting, and aspirational thinking that is customary for this time of year. Some dive fully into the energy that is shared here, making lists of things to do, see, accomplish and be in the year ahead. Others groan, silently or otherwise, … Continue reading The Universal Duck Paddle
Amma Marfo 