Back to class

First Day of class Fall 2010

Back in class after a small hiatus. It's good to be back on campus, re-energized, ready to continue the pursuit of the elusive college degree. It's in sight; only three or four terms left until graduation--then I gotta find a job!

            First day of Fall Quarter is always energizing with the sheer chaos of hundreds of new, slightly mis-oriented students, full classes (which will be the case all of a week), and the general atmosphere of a fresh start. Earth Sciences 105 will be a very interesting course in the Geology of the National Parks. Extra credit will be given for filling in the blanks--names of political leaders involved in the National Park Service, prominent musicians at the time of the Parks' naming, social movers and shakers active at the time and various social phenomena associated with the National Parks, such as the interplay between government and those anxious to commercialize the areas. Stay tuned.

            Tomorrow, English 568 commences with Michelle Herman. Something tells me I'm about to find out just what kind of writer I am, and how far I can expect to go with my affinity for written words: Great American Novel? Or Great American error message? Word on the street is that Herman takes no prisoners, that she's an excellent instructor and she's typically unimpressed with prima donnas. We'll see how this pans out--can't wait. 

           As for the followup, meaning Winter 2011, the plan is to knock out a required math requirement. Again, stay tuned.