Category Archives: Reading

How to Buy a Book

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Kevin

So, recently I’ve changed my buying patterns when it comes to books.  I decided it didn’t make any sense to keep giving Amazon money when there are bookstores in Richmond that are closing.  Now when there’s a book I want, … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading – 8/8/09

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Kevin

Newsweek – August 10/17 2009 Israel’s Chief Diplomat Goes M.I.A. – Israel’s top diplomat takes a trip to South America when Obama’s Middle East envoy, defense secretary, and national security advisor come to negotiate. He’s ultra-right wing and apparently an … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading – 8/7/09

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Kevin

New York Times White House Is Struggling to Measure Success in Afghanistan – What are the right metrics for success in Afghanistan?  Congress (rightly) demands some measure of the progress of the war, but choosing the right things to monitor … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading – 8/6/09

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Kevin

New York Times For Today’s Graduate, Just One Word: Statistics – Graduates with a statistics background are “finding themselves increasingly in demand – and even cool.” “‘The key is to let the computers do what they are good at, which … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading – 8/5/09

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Kevin

Creating an On-Demand Learning Experience – Echo360 presents a webinar on their new Building Block for Blackboard. 25 licenses for faculty to create videos using their laptop (screen capture, audio, webcam). Each account can post 10 presentations/3GB max. Intended to … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading – 8/4/09

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Kevin

Parabola Kosiya, the Buddhist Scrooge – The king’s treasurer learns that “Generosity makes space in the mind and heart, while hoarding creates an interior prison.” New York Times Giant Particle Collider Fizzles, Adding to the Mysteries of Life – Electrical … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading – 8/3/09

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Kevin

The Chronicle of Higher Education An Intellectual Movement for the Masses – Positive psychology fights off New Age approaches that detract from ongoing scholarship. Will Higher Education Ever Change as It Should? – Robert Zemsky proposes methods for bringing about … Continue reading →

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Kenji Yoshino – Covering

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Kevin

Kenji Yoshino, author of the book Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights, came to campus last week.  Yoshino is a professor at the NYU School of Law.  He’s currently writing a book on Shakesepare and the law, which … Continue reading →

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Kevin’s Test Post

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Kevin

hello. I am writing a post today just for fun.  In a few minutes, I’ll delete it.

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Now, Discover Your Strengths

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Kevin

Last summer at the EDUCAUSE Management Institute I won a challenge the faculty gave the participants. We had to think of five things to share about ourselves, share these observations with the group at our table, and then write up … Continue reading →

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