Talk around the water cooler this week might venture into World Vision’s decision to change its hiring policies. Or, more likely, the excitement for the 40-degree weather we have been waiting for. Guess which one I’m going to talk about here? If you’re not familiar with World Vision, let me quickly describe it for you.... Continue Reading →
Spring’s Here?
Well, Spring is here! At least that's what the calendar says...just like the groundhog promised. But it's Michigan, so it's 30 degrees today. And snowing. Yay, Michigan! Truth be told, I actually really don't like Spring. Don't get me wrong—I love the warm weather and sunshine, but I hate getting there. It's all muddy and... Continue Reading →
Have your Pi and Eat it, Too!
So basically, when you're a full-time graduate student, you find anything that doesn't involve sitting slumped over at your desk reading scholarly articles and writing academic papers. Today, that non-homework thing was Pi. I mean pie. I mean...yes? It's Pi day! March 14 (3/14) is noted as pi day by math nerds everywhere. And trust... Continue Reading →