Steeler Dog!
Well...in the spirit of sharing dog pictures (see Chris Hansen's blog), I thought I would present my dog, Beorn. As you can see, Steeler fever is rampant among all members of my household.
August 31, 2007
August 29, 2007
Let the semester begin!
Now that you all have schedules, what a relief for the semester to finally begin. I'm sure that you are all anxious at this point to meet your professors, to start assignments, and to smell your books. Well, okay, maybe I'm the only one who loves the smell of new (and, better yet, old) textbooks. But still, you get my point. The momemt we've all been waiting for is here. Good luck with the first day of classes!
August 20, 2007
Request Your Blog
Make sure that you set-up your web account and apply for your weblog by this Thursday.
First, follow this link to request a web account: http://help.allegheny.edu/singleweb.php
Then, follow this link to request a Weblog: http://help.allegheny.edu/tutorials/mtype/weblog_request.php
Please note: Although the form for the weblog will indicate that you cannot request a weblog until you receive confirmation for your webpub account, please disregard this instruction. Special arrangements have been made to get our blogs created as quickly as possible. Under "Webpub user name," simply use your email address without the @allegheny.edu.
If you have any questions, please contact one of your Peer Leaders who can help you with the process.
Waiting for Students
The end of the summer has always been bittersweet. While research projects wind down, and fellow faculty make their way back to Carnegie, I begin to anticipate the excitement of meeting new students and to gear up for the barrage of activity that is sure to follow. This year is particularly exciting as I wait for my first group of FS101 students. Big things are in store for us all and I hope we can successfully navigate relationship building, preparations for the semester, and goal planning for the next four years.
August 12, 2007
Here We Go!
As the preseason begins, here's hoping for bigger and better things (although, honestly, I'd settle for the status quo). It's strange to think that my team has only had two coaches in my lifetime--helps explain why I was so sad to see Cowher go. Now that 'Cowher Power' is gone...what's next? I'm hoping it's not 'Bottom with Tomlin,' but then again, I've always been a pessimist. Perhaps Steeler Nation will be pleasantly surprised.