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Eco-Conscious Professor Eschews Book Buying Paradigm

Posted on Wednesday, May 26th 2010
Tags: books, bookstore, cheap, ethics, free, going green
Eco-Conscious Professor Eschews Book Buying Paradigm
by Earl J. Liffey Freelance Writer Bernie Stelsky, Professor of Western European History at Blanton College, has come up with a truly revolutionary way to go green. Instead of asking students to buy books or print texts from a computer, Bernie is encouraging students to utilize the local resource of booksellers to read. “One day [...]

NASPA 2010 Update: Oprah Pissed at Conference Coup

Posted on Monday, March 8th 2010
Tags: 2010, bags, chicago, free, gifts, naspa, oprah, placement
NASPA 2010 Update: Oprah Pissed at Conference Coup
Chicago native Oprah Winfrey is reportedly angry at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, though executive leadership of the organization refuses to respond to these claims. NASPA provided delegates, included candidates and employers at The Placement Exchange, with bright blue reusable bags, similar to those available for purchase at big box stores nationally. With [...]

Job Posting: Robot Professor

Posted on Tuesday, October 20th 2009
Tags: ads, classified, education, faculty, free, higher, job, listing, position, posting, tenure, track
Job Posting: Robot Professor
Immediate Opening Indianaville University, IN Description In an effort to reduce our personnel budget expenditures, Indianaville University seeks to hire several robot professors. This is an accelerated tenure-track position at a student-centered, teaching-centered institution. Will carry double the full-time course load in field of expertise. Requirements Terminal degree required. Teaching experience and passion optional. Must [...]

Friday Fun Poll: Which Celeb Would You Least Want at Your College?

Posted on Friday, September 18th 2009
Tags: celebrity, college, college humor, emma watson, free, higher education, poll, stars, students
Friday Fun Poll: Which Celeb Would You Least Want at Your College?
Emma Watson, the brainy class-act of Harry Potter noteriety, enrolled at Brown University this month, ending a year-long battle between Ivy League admissions departments. Conversely, we asked college people from around the country whom they would avoid like H1N1, and we received these results: “Lindsay Lohan. Our department is already understaffed.” -Director of Counseling Services, [...]

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