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Down to the Wire

2010-06-05T02:22:29Z

Many Happy Congratulation Wishes to the Graduates of 2010!! Especially those that have been with me since the beginning of their time (or mid-way)! Lots to look forward to.

I received many emails about final grades...you guys did ALL that reading, but didn't read your syllabus well (lol)... I don't give out grades via email, not ever. Additionally, in case I wasn't the only professor that was beyond your more "timely professors," grades are not officially due until June 6th! I bet they forgot to tell you that.

When You Love Your Job...You'll Feel It

2010-05-11T18:34:29Z

There are times you realize that you have arrived. There are other times when what you do makes you second guess your choices. Then, there are times, you just don’t consider your ontological experiences as much as you should. Today I think I had all three. I haven’t had a class, or day, like today, in a LONG time. Believe it or not, I was too shy to express my gratitude in front of all my thinkers, and my army of critical thinkers, so I couldn’t wait to get to my #1 tool, and share it here. I did write Black and Brown Waves for you, and if today you didn’t see that,

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the oldest integrated and historically black Greek-lettered organization in the world, today announced is moving its 104th Anniversary Convention from Phoenix, Arizona.

2010-05-05T17:40:45Z

People are responding... read more about this here

Ethnic Studies Programs Banned!

2010-05-01T15:21:17Z

FOXNews.com
- April 30, 2010
Arizona Legislature Passes Bill Banning Ethnic Studies Programs
After making national headlines for a new law on illegal immigrants, the Arizona Legislature sent Gov. Jan Brewer a bill Thursday that would ban ethnic studies programs in the state that critics say currently advocate separatism and racial preferences. After making national headlines for a new law on illegal immigrants, the Arizona Legislature passed a bill Thursday that would ban ethnic studies programs in the state that critics say currently advocate separatism and racial preferences. The bill, which passed 32-26 in the state House, had been approved by the Senate a day earlier. It now goes to Gov. Jan Brewer for her signature.

Good Teachers are Lions!!

2010-04-27T19:55:14Z

Good People,

We've spent so much time together (even in our short time together) discussing the quality, benefits, and tribulations with public education in our own country and abroad. Well, education DOES work, we are proof of that, and here's another example. Vote for Principal Griffith!! You can find his info below, and on the following link, if you click here:

Announcement

2010-04-19T16:12:16Z

A Quinceañera in Havana - A Quinceañera in Havana
Los Mas Valientes in Concert
Thursday April 22nd, 2010 7:30 PM

In a celebration of their 15th anniversary, Latin jazz ensemble Los Mas Valientes plays a program of original and traditional Cuban works, including composer Rick Faulkner's new 4-movement work, "Hope Suite." Founded in 1995, this 8-piece ensemble has been performing infectious and innovative original music exploring the rhythms and traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean, infused with their own unique brand of improvisation.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Performance at 8 p.m.
All proceeds will go towards the completion and release of their long-awaited live 4th album.

Jessica Valiente, flute; Debra Kreisberg, clarinet and alto saxophone; Rick Faulkner, trombone; Chiemi Nakai, piano; Anna Milat-Meyer, bass; Yasuyo Kimura, Victor Rendon, and Renato Thoms, percussionists.
Door charge
Admission:: $ 15.00

For more information, go to: http://brechtforum.org/civicrm/event/register?id=1160

Gender Watch Journal No. 9: Lolita in Tehran

2010-04-14T16:07:35Z

What an excellent class we had yesterday! wow! What did you think about the experiment? Did you feel "weird" without having access to your phones/devices and your bag(s)? How about being seated by gender? What do you think about their "underground" learning? Is it better than our system and/or classroom structure? I want to know who your favorite character is - and what do you think about Nafisi's writing?

ps: I'm organizing our Banned Books Club - are you SURE you can commit?

GirlProfNYC

Your Textbooks

2010-04-05T15:57:04Z

A Word from our Friends @ BlueStockings

The semester is winding down and it's time for us to begin returning unsold textbooks to whence they came. Textbooks will be available at Bluestockings until April 10th, 2010--after that they will begin disappearing, so come get 'em now. We can hold textbooks for 10 days with a non-refundable cash deposit of $10.00 (which can be used towards the balance of the sale at the time of purchase). And don't forget you still get a 10% student discount off any non-textbooks in the store through March 31st!

We're open from 11am-11pm every day of the week and have events almost every night of the week at 7pm. We've got a delicious fair-trade cafe full of vegan treats and a comfy couch to cram for your finals on. Our address is 172 Allen St (between Stanton & Rivington), near the 2nd Ave stop off the F train or the Essex stop off the JMZ.

Film Screening No. 4: The Princess and The Frog

2010-03-29T15:58:13Z

Hey Good People,

Happy Spring Break! Some may be away, some may be right where you were the day before Spring Break hit. Either way, take some time to catch up, get re-focused, and study hard for the final bout of the semester. I know many of you are exhausted, but remember, this all pays off in the end. Just keep pushing with whatever you have left, and find the motivation and strength you had from day one. If all fails, buy a coffee drink.

Gender Watch Journals: The Assignment

2010-03-18T14:13:30Z

So...I realize you all are serious workaholics, just like me. This is a good thing. I didn't mention it in class this morning, because I wanted you to focus your weight on the overview of the Final Project Submission due on the 25th. Teams worked today, after I went over in detail (what is expected for 2nd submission) - If you were absent, you need to check in with your team ASAP.

However, if you take a look at your calendar of sessions, you'll also notice on April 29th a "Gender Watch Journals-Complete" is required for submission.