Monthly Archives: March 2008

new course at OSU: LGBT Studies

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Michael

I haven’t written about this yet, despite being very excited for it for the last few weeks: My friend Heather, in Women Studies, and I will be co-teaching a new course at OSU, Women Studies 399: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Queer issues and theory, WS399: LGBT Studies | 2 Comments

what is a public?

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Michael

Gregory asked at WQGTDWI What is public?, and I answered. He prompted me to post it as a new post, so I did here, but I thought I’d go ahead and post it here as well, before I get on … Continue reading →

Posted in CCCC 08, publics, Queer issues and theory | 1 Comment

what a finals week!

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Michael

I just finished grading an hour or so ago and got my grades all in about 15 minutes ago. This is a refreshing feeling! Especially after working with a student who didn’t know how to properly paraphrase and asking him … Continue reading →

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LiveJournal Content Strike

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Michael

LiveJournal, a popular blogging and social networking tool, came under new ownership a few months ago (in December, if I remember correctly). I read today that many users are announcing a Content Strike based on some decisions made by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Internet culture, New Media | 2 Comments

childhood’s end

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Michael

I learned today that Arthur C. Clarke has passed away. The only book I’ve read by him was Childhood’s End, in one of my worst undergraduate literature courses: Science Fiction. I went into this class excited and eager to read … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Memories | 2 Comments