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Breakfast
This was the scene on my computer screen this morning as nearly 50 colleagues gathered for a virtual breakfast and we celebrated recognitions at the end of the school year. We said goodbye to a few retirees, celebrated milestone anniversaries, and ceremonially wrapped up the year.
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Welcome to my day
These are just the Zoom lessons. This doesn’t include the office work or the WebEx meetings!
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From Webster’s task force
I am SO glad I did not got to NYC three weeks ago! I know of at least two others who went to NYC separately, and who have shown symptoms, but have not been tested and are now appearing to be better. This virus is no joke. It’s evil, and it’s deadly. To the Webster…
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Moving to on-line instruction
Webster University announced yesterday that we are moving to on-line instruction for the next three weeks. Please see http://www.webster.edu/covid19/students.html. While I am challenged to wrap my brain around “how do we do this” in many music classes, I am grateful for the pro-active stance on social distancing. For a deep read, please see this article…
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So much going on
A big jazz month starts Monday! I feel like it’s been years since I’ve written anything here, but life has been full indeed. Our decennial visit from the National Association of Schools of Music takes place in just two weeks’ time. The two ‘visitors’ (music executives from other schools) will stop in on classes, ensemble…
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Notes from Vienna
From eleven years ago, these notes on the statehood of students I met in Vienna during my first visit there, and a few demographic notes. I love teaching at an international university!
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BBQ
Our back-to-school barbecue, hosted by the student NAfME chapter, was a success this week. Ronni Jones organized. Dr. Stuart Hill cheffed. And a good time was had by all.
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National Ranking
This really is quite a fine announcement! A good day to be a Gorlok….. http://news.webster.edu/academics/2019/usnews_2020.html