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The Honeymoon is Over; Getting Through the Mid-term Slump
The air of excitement from the first week of classes has dissipated. The skip in your step now resembles a sluggish mosey to class, and you are armed with a highly caffeinated beverage at all times just to get through the day. A count-down to Winter (or summer) break is mentioned in most of your conversations. How to…
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Men Against Violence
The term “feminism” can evoke strong reactions. Its basic premise is the assertion that women are equal human beings. One of the most unfortunate assumptions is that feminism is strictly a woman’s issue and/or that men cannot be feminists. This past weekend I attended a conference on Gender and Violence organized by a student group…
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Free Download on Amazon!
Students, Educators, and lovers of the “Advice & How To” genre, my book Tips From the Professor A Guide for College Success is free on Amazon from Tuesday April 2nd-Thursday April 4th! (Just give the title a click.) I wrote this book because I want students to get the most out of their University experience.…
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Student Drawings on Exams
I thought I’d share some of my favorite student doodles on exams. Ninja: Descartes: Stick figure Philosophers on Ethical Theory: Dean Kamen (from my Ethical Considerations in Technology exam): Garfield’s point of view on Ethical Theory: Mill vs Kant: In a rush: Portrait of Equality 7-2521 from Anthem: Aristotle: Notes for the Intro to…
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How To Survive Boring College Lectures
OMG, this class is so boring! How are you going to get through it? It’s true. Some lectures could be more effective at putting you to sleep than Ambien. Nevertheless, attending lectures remains a key ingredient for performing well in college. Here are some pointers: 1. Even A students get bored at times by lectures.…
