I’m pleased to note that I’ll be giving a talk at Northern Illinois University, in celebration of International Women’s Day, tentatively titled “Writing a Brighter Future.” I’m not sure if it’s open to the public; once I have more details, will post. It’ll be Wednesday, March 19th, 3 p.m. Now I have to actually write […]
I suspect it will get political. Read More »
Professors who use Blackboard — is there a way to have Blackboard send me a notification when someone posts in a particular discussion board? I’d like to set one up for questions for me, as usually if one of them has a question, others have the same question, but I check e-mail a lot more
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Teaching notes. But first, the three stages of temperature adjustment: a) It’s 36F out, of course I’m going to wear a cardigan (under my giant sleeping bag coat and scarf) and I’m going to button it toob) Two minutes into teaching: it’s a little warm in this classroom, let me unbutton thisc) Five minutes into
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I’m trying to be a little bolder with my sewing experiments — and also with my clothes. 
I’m 53, and I think I’ve gotten in the habit of dressing…modestly? I mean, not super-modest, but playground-appropriate? In my 20s, I might occasionally tie up a shirt and show some stomach, but mostly, I tend to
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First day outfit. Once more unto the breach, my friends….
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Question for a student: SF stories that center around drugs that affect your perception, enhance creativity, etc. Ideally ones that are available online, but will take any suggestions. Thanks!
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I taught the morning of 9/11, and I remember feeling so helpless and not sure what I should be trying to teach. I ended up just inviting them to spend some time doing in-class writing that day, which they didn’t have to show to anyone. Being together, feeling our feelings. I think it was the
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We’re hiring, and I really like my department. Also, we’re unionized. Send us your best peeps. ***** Assistant Professor – English (Indigenous Studies) The Department of English at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for two tenure-track positions as Assistant Professor of English, specializing in Indigenous Studies, beginning Fall 2025. This hire is
“Good evening, Professor. Unfortunately, I have come down with a fever and am currently bedridden…” I just like that she used the word bedridden. (I don’t like that she’s sick, obviously!) This particular student is from New Zealand and now I’m curious whether that word is still in more common usage there…? Also, I
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Reviewing the material for my spec lit. class for this week and next week. It’s a little bit all-Russ-all-the-time. Hopefully they’re enjoying it. Or finding it annoying in productive ways. Back to fantasy after this. Week 7 Tues 10/8: In-class: Discuss readings, Workshop: Rough draft Homework for Thurs:READ: “How to Suppress Women’s Writing: Prohibitions,”
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