tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857343260347199013.post2692020633898937638..comments2023-10-26T07:21:00.377-05:00Comments on Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards: A Texas Millennial Professor Focused on Rural Higher Education Experience: MLK Day of ServiceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857343260347199013.post-13333837699459877232009-01-20T06:49:00.000-06:002009-01-20T06:49:00.000-06:00I did the same as you, Dr. Edwards, prepared to te...I did the same as you, Dr. Edwards, prepared to teach two library instruction sessions today (and another tomorrow, plus a tour each on Thursday and Friday). It's a little too early in the semester to be taking a day off.<BR/><BR/>I like the concept of a Day of Service for MLK Day. I understand it has been in existence since 1994, but this year is the first time I've heard of it. I think Obama has brought it a lot of publicity and we'll see more such events even locally in the future.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902380558583190500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-857343260347199013.post-58998830801924955912009-01-19T13:06:00.000-06:002009-01-19T13:06:00.000-06:00Dr. Edwards,It's unfortunate that you feel stifled...Dr. Edwards,<BR/><BR/>It's unfortunate that you feel stifled by your environment. I taught in Texas for 10 years, and I have to admit that even the staunchest of advocates for equality and justice have been silenced by threats of "your colleagues may not like that" (words that make the tenure-track professor's blood run cold) or "the neighbors might complain" (words that make you fear the rock through the front window). Having been in New York now for almost two years, I can say that it's very, very different. The energy around this inauguration in particular and this president-elect in particular dances in the air. It's infectious in the best sense of the word.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113892832850064264noreply@blogger.com