Category Archives: president

Banned Book Week

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Al

This week, libraries are drawing attention to books which have been challenged.  See the map. I thought it would be a good time to remind people that most American colleges and universities pay lip service to academic freedom.  In reality, … Continue reading →

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John Casteen IV

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Al

I know he lives in Earlysville, VA, so it’s difficult for me to imagine that this visitor (below) to my blog is not him.  Why didn’t Casteen IV sign the letter in support of his buddy, Ted Genoways?

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Ted Genoways

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Al

Now that the alleged workplace bullying of suicide victim Kevin Morrissey has gone national, I thought I’d provide links here to all of the posts regarding Ted Genoways, John Casteen IV, VQR (Virginia Quarterly Review), and UVA (University of Virginia) … Continue reading →

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Salary Disparities

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Al

I graduated from Virginia Tech in 1992 and I’ve been working full-time since then. I received a Master’s in 1996 from North Carolina Central University. I’m a librarian and faculty member who has worked at the same institution since 1997. … Continue reading →

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Ted Genoways is right

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Al

Update: See also a summary of posts about Ted Genoways, VQR, John Casteen IV, and UVA. Virginia Quarterly Review’s well-paid editor calls me bored and frankly, I am.  After his latest rehash of his one trick, I posted a comment … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Get Mad

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Al

About a year ago something incredibly unjust happened in my life. Part of me wanted to go public with the incident. I believe the action could have cost a few self-important big-wigs their jobs.  And believe me, they deserve it. … Continue reading →

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What do African-Americans think about what’s happened?

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Al

Two friends from high school (Go Panthers!) weigh in: R says As for last night. Honestly Alan, it took until mid-morning today to really marinate the magnitude of what just happened. I was in a state of shock!!! I knew … Continue reading →

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Remember This Forever

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Al

I was with a few NE Portland colleagues/friends last night when they called it for President-Elect Obama. It was nice to cry with them and to hear fireworks and screams of celebration. I hopped on the bus and made it … Continue reading →

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My American Prayer

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Al

Depending on your age, you may know Dave Stewart by name. I’ve only seen him once, in Seattle, with Annie Lennox, as Eurythmics, when they opened the EMP. His new album showcases what an amazing and prolific songwriter he is. … Continue reading →

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In Which Palin Gets Prank Called

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Al

I’m still not sure. Is Sarah Palin dumber than George Bush, Jr.? She sounds like a fangirl, but he’s incoherent.

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