To Strive, To Seek, To Find

Museum founder Roxanne Givens. Photo by Robb Long

Students! Stop whatever you’re doing and pay attention right now! I’ve got BIG and EXCITING news.

Yesterday, I attended a meeting organized by Ms. Roxanne M. Givens, prominent Minneapolis businesswoman and cultural leader, about her vision to create a museum dedicated to the historic and cultural achievements of African Americans in Minnesota.

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Jane Austen by szlea (Creative Commons)

My last discussion of Student-Designed Independent Studies must make it seem as though it’s impossible to get your proposal approved. It’s not impossible, however, and I’ll cite some of my experiences to show you how it just might be done. read more »

Forgotten Classroom by ne* (Creative Commons)

Are you interested in leaving the traditional classroom behind as you pursue an independent study you designed for yourself? Today’s blog frankly discusses whether you’re a good candidate for a student-designed independent study (SDIS) — and whether the University has the resources to support it. read more »

Photo by Lin Pernille, Creative Commons.

 Would you like to take  a couple of courses over the summer, but the Literature and Language Department is offering only classes you’ve already taken? Are you a serious detective novel / science fiction / epic fantasy / Jane Austen / postmodern new media fan who’s disappointed that the major doesn’t include such courses? Need 1, 2, 3, or 4 credits by a specific semester in order to hit a timely graduation date?

The Student-Designed Independent Study option just might be for you. read more »