college
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Done Done
Every early December and early May, it seems that a smattering of people who know that I teach part time will ask me if I’m done with the semester yet. If they catch me during the period between final exam week and when grades are officially submitted to the registrar, my stock answer is, “Well, Continue reading
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First Day of School
Yesterday was the first day of classes for the Fall ’23 semester at SUNY Oswego. When I was a student, from elementary school right on through grad school, starting a new academic year was always a bittersweet experience. There was a sadness over the end of summer mixed with the excitement of a fresh start. Continue reading
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Career Advice for the Grads
High-school graduation season recently wrapped up here in Central New York. I don’t know any of this year’s grads, but seeing the signs and balloons around town makes me a bit melancholy. I felt the same way when I watched SUNY Oswego’s graduation ceremony last month. Graduations are hopeful times, but they can also be Continue reading
About Me
Researcher. Marketer. Teacher. Father of adult children and dogs. 20th Century holdover. Central New York native. Long-suffering Buffalo Bills fan. History nerd. Traveler. Vintage advertising enthusiast. Hat wearer.
a.k.a. V.J. 