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Back in the Saddle Again--or In the Fullness of Time
Well, my life is entering a new chapter. As of June 1st, I have my standard full time summer salary--with 45 students signed up for summer data structures This will be the 15th summer version of Computer Architecture. But, that's not news ( Read more... ) -
Employment Update--full time fall '10..and about teaching math
Barring any catastrophic occurrence, I should be full time for CS again in the fall ( Read more... ) -
Update: Health Insurance! Peace of Mind--or Watch out Math Students
a) thanks to two marvelous department chairs, i'll have a half-time position teaching for the ( Read more... ) -
Changing of the Guard--Or, "It's the Economy, Dude"
As a result of the projected state of Maryland budget deficit, the computer science department ( Read more... ) -
"loving you is easier than anything i'll ever do again"
...or, a love letter to each of my children as they depart ( Read more... ) -
how many times can my heart be broken? who cares ;-)
first and foremost, i am loved. i am loved unconditionally by folks who will never read this entry, as well as by those of you who are smiling as you read ( Read more... ) -
december brings graduation woes and wins
the good news: my beloved daughter is slated to receive her master's degree in december ( Read more... ) -
reading the graduates---or why i do this REDUX
one of the best days of my life ( Read more... ) -
for all the marbles
from a life once chaotic, and a mind to match ( Read more... ) -
awards ceremonies---if they only knew
every spring, my college celebrates excellence in our graduating seniors, selected alums, staff members and faculty. i have been nominated several times, but have yet to win the teaching award for the college (although i win the department award often). however, in my book, i win every year. why? because invariably half the students being honored ( Read more... )