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CBm Experience · 3d ago

Splinters and Small Towns

The fun of living in small towns is digging up a little history, or the local culture. I’m already planning to attend the Farmington Strawberry Festival, the second weekend of June, and it looks like a prototypical small town fair. … Continue reading →
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CBm Experience · 6d ago

Summer Reading 2012

I have not yet written one of those blogs about the books I plan to read, with insightful comments and a list to show off my doctoral knowledge. Actually, it is probably not going to be that interesting, but let … Continue reading →
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CBm Experience · 2W ago

“Empty Fields” and the “Middle of Nowhere”

As I prepare for a quiet summer in small town Iowa, I can already hear some comments out there that I am moving to the “middle of nowhere,” and I cringe, just as I do when I hear the phrase, an “empty field.” I often discuss the empty field concept in my classes, so let [...]
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CBm Experience · 2W ago

“Empty Fields” and the “Middle of Nowhere”

As I prepare for a quiet summer in small town Iowa, I can already hear some comments out there that I am moving to the “middle of nowhere,” and I cringe, just as I do when I hear the phrase, … Continue reading →
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CBm Experience · 3W ago

Streamlined? Graduate Student Futures

Following the corporate model of undergraduate studies, it is no surprise that universities are now thinking about restructuring graduate studies. This includes the hiring market. As I apply for jobs, I can feel the dichotomy of research versus teaching. I … Continue reading →
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CBm Experience · 3W ago

Presidency at an End: My Reflection

For the past year, I have had the honor of serving as the President of graduate and professional students here at SIU, and it has really been wonderful. It has also brought many of my concerns about SIU into clear … Continue reading →
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CBm Experience · 1M ago

Reflections on Four Eleven: Housing and Food in America

It has been a busy time in life, and there are swift changes ahead of me, but my blog must go on, and yes, there is something that’s been making me think lately so why not write it out. There … Continue reading →
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CBm Experience · 2M ago

Letting the Heat Out: Not Really a Vent

On my recent visit to Coe, I had the cost of higher education on my mind. There were some new buildings, I noticed, over the twenty plus years since I was a student. On the other hand, the same buildings … Continue reading →
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CBm Experience · 2M ago

Elitist School, Local Students: SIU’s Dilemma

Last week was jam-packed with events, and discussion around the fees issue we’ve been pushing at GPSC. Obviously, those who control the media are controlling the spin, and as my presence in that space, I wanted to reflect on how … Continue reading →
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CBm Experience · 2M ago

Futile to Fight? No!

My term as president of graduate students is coming to an end, and some might think this is the perfect time to let time slide by and let those who are going to stay here, worry about things here in … Continue reading →
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