Fern: I’m reflecting back on our time at the university. I know you don’t miss teaching . . . Joe: Well, I certainly don’t miss grading papers. Fern: But teaching was fun. Rewarding. Influencing young minds and all that. Joe: As far as jobs go, teaching creative writing was a cushy gig. But when I think about being at a university now?
Ah yes, the task force begins and leaves everyone wondering what year they are in with their "5-year plan". Sometimes I think what we have lost in universities with all of the "free speech", "safe place" stuff is the opportunity to discuss - to sit and have a civil conversation. Is civil conversation still possible with so many people in their silos, otherwise known as "safe places"?
Ah yes, the task force begins and leaves everyone wondering what year they are in with their "5-year plan". Sometimes I think what we have lost in universities with all of the "free speech", "safe place" stuff is the opportunity to discuss - to sit and have a civil conversation. Is civil conversation still possible with so many people in their silos, otherwise known as "safe places"?
Brilliant as usual! This part was especially fun: “Fern: …To be open-minded. But not so open-minded that your brains fall out.
Joe: Universities today might be places with lots of spillage.” ❤️