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This pretty much makes it official. The Psychology Department hosted a very nice reception to recognize my retirement. I had a chance to shake the hand of many folks I have known for a long time. Very generous gifts and … Continue reading →

A cold rain is falling today. After my morning lecture on depression, I cut through the union to avoid the rain for a bit and get a cup of coffee. I saw a sign that got me thinking. Finals are … Continue reading →

One of my junior colleagues was able to convince the university he needed more computing power and his Mac Pro just arrived. Sitting next to his coffee cup the Pro kind of looks like one of the insulated carafes people … Continue reading →

I have had multiple experiences within the last year or so involving my colleagues and their excitement over social media. First, it was my department and the effort to post content to Facebook. Then, it was my friends from AERA … Continue reading →

AERA and academics have descended on Philadelphia. I am here to catch up on the latest in the world of education. I keep getting distracted. First, there was the opportunity to attend the frozen four (note – this is not … Continue reading →

The opportunity to become a “Maker” seems to have captured the attention of many educators. Learning by making is assumed to offer more authentic experiences and technology is argued to allow many more individuals of all ages to have such … Continue reading →

Writers at the StarTribune (also carried in the Grand Forks Herald) offer a Sunday collection called “Staying Vital”. I guess it is directed at folks like me – the old guy at the office who does things that make him … Continue reading →

I have a certain way of viewing the world. I cannot turn it off. I guess it is my curse. Before heading off to class, I show up at the coffee shop in the Union to get my cup of … Continue reading →

It is Spirit Week on campus. Not certain what that means, but count me in. I can see one of the planning sessions. It probably went something like this. We could set up a booth on central campus just like … Continue reading →