Checking In

I shudder when I think how long we've gone between posts on this blog. Part of me wants to take the easy way out and simply shut it down, but I still believe it can play a useful role in building community within the MLA program and also in reaching out to others.

Our program is slowly growing; this fall I have my largest group yet in 5330 (Community and Culture), and the level of discussion in class has been high. Everyone turned in his first paper last night; we'll see if my high expectations are justified there!

Our fall colloquium will be held tomorrow evening in the Lester Chapel; the topic is "The Liberal Arts and National Security." Now THAT should be interesting.