By Oronte. The Dirties were great hosts, friendly and welcoming. Tigger’s grilled chicken and jalapeno poppers were terrific, and the Lone Star plentiful. But the campfire and Christmas lights strung overhead weren’t ideal for Donato’s needs, and he wasn’t happy with the shots he peered at on the back of his camera and measured against something in his mind. More...
25 mars 2018
Chasing the Lit Mag Photo Essay, 5
By Oronte. Our friend Matt had told us about the explosive growth of San Antonio, how it was projected to double again in size within the decade, and how the wealthy were retreating to its north edge. He said there were areas where rich lived cheek-by-jowl with poor, which might make for a meaningful visual contrast in our new gilded age. We took a ride. More...
Chasing the Lit Mag Photo Essay, 4
Chasing the Lit Mag Photo Essay, 2
By Oronte. In presidential election week, November 2016, I invited NYC street photographer Donato DiCamillo to Louisiana to have a look at our town for The McNeese Review, a lit mag that prints annually, for which I serve as Editor. More...
The #MeToo Revolution and Student Affairs Professionals in Korea
It was only a matter time before the #metoo movement that first grew in force within the American entertainment industry gained traction in other countries. In Korea #metoo sent waves of shock across the peninsula, as sexual assault accusations piled up against powerful public figures. More...
Higher Education and the Economic Integration of Refugees
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is pioneering an innovative program to deliver more than a high-quality university education to some of the world’s most disadvantaged learners. Our refugee education programs enable refugees around the world to earn US-accredited bachelor’s degrees, as part of a strategy to help navigate the challenges that refugees face by being displaced. More...
Recent Trends in Japanese Students Studying Abroad: Welcome News for Canada
When the Japanese government announced a plan to double the number of Japanese students studying abroad by 2020, most officials doubted its feasibility, citing the inward-oriented tendency of young Japanese. However, the latest released data indicate the possibility of achieving the government’s numerical target. More...
Dear Survivor. #Enough.
We haven’t met. My name’s Anne and I live in Western Massachusetts. I’m an artist and educator, and I’m into local politics and community organizing. I make cute hats and I teach kids, and I’ve been an autobio cartoonist since I was 16. I have tattoos and cats, and I’m a roller derby official, and I love Iceland. I look younger than I am, but I don’t get carded at bars any more. I dye my hair. I work at a museum. More...
Higher Ed Innovation Weekly Roundup 3.5.18
Over the weekend, I read this amazing interview with Ruth Simmons in the NYTimes, Growing a sense of confidence. I was so inspired by her approach to leadership that I wanted to share a couple of points, but I recommend you read the whole thing. It’s fantastic. More...
Higher Ed Innovation Weekly Roundup 2.26.18
First generation students and students of color are often encouraged by their families to pursue studies that will result in an immediate job. At my prior institution, this translated into a lengthy waitlist for our Nursing program. Brown University is making a move to give full tuition scholarships to students in their MFA programs in acting and directing. More...
