Category Archives: Universities

The Meh List: First Annual College Edition

Here’s something well worth a look and a laugh from the Sunday edition of the NYT Magazine: The Meh List: First Annual College Edition By MARK LEIBOVICH 1. Peer workshops 2. Johnny Manziel 3. Brown 4. “That was during my lesbian … Continue reading

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Surviving Congress 2013 I survived Congress and the CPSA meeting at UVic last week. Just returned on Monday night (in time for Convocation on Tuesday!). It’s always nice to return to my alma mater, visiting the campus and seeing many … Continue reading

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ISA-Canada Professional Development Workshop at CPSA 2013!

Organized by Professor Mark Salter at the University of Ottawa, this Professional Development Workshop, sponsored by ISA-Canada and held at CPSA 2013 at the University of Victoria on 4 June 2013 is a great opportunity for graduate students, and junior … Continue reading

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Tere tulemast!

Originally posted on Power, Popular Culture, & World Politics:
Welcome to the blog for the Power, Popular Culture and World Politics Workshop! This series of panels will be taking place in Tartu, Estonia from 6-8 June, 2013 as part of the 1st…

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Call for Proposals: Workshop on Regimes of Calculation and Global Governance

Originally posted on Progressive Geographies:
Call for papers for a workshop I’m speaking at in September, along with a number of very interesting other speakers. Call for Proposals: Workshop Regimes of Calculation and Global Governance September 19-20, 2013 Balsillie School…

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How to Interact with Your Instructor: A Guide for Undergraduates

How to Interact with Your Instructor: A Guide for Undergraduates Here’s some much needed guidance for undergrads that will hopefully help thwart those “Yo Prof” or “Hey man” emails, or “Did I miss anything when I was in the Bahama’s … Continue reading

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“The Stupid Things People with a Ph.D. say on Airplanes”

“The Stupid Things People with a Ph.D. say on Airplanes” Great posting on Duck of Minerva from Laura Sjoberg. Many of us applaud the humorous and poignant way you poke fun at fellow academics falling prey to one of the … Continue reading

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