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Date: Oct 5, 2004

News from PUC

Date: Oct 5, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Sitting on Shpilkes
"Any report on the meeting?"

The PUC meeting is tomorrow morning.

Date: Oct 5, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Not Yet
" The PUC meeting is tomorrow morning."

Thanks, that's what I thought too but this quote was in the HA today in the Post-Tenure review article.

"Thames was expected to suggest the commitee when he met today with the President’s Council, spokeswoman Lisa Mader said."

Date: Oct 5, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Sitting on Shpilkes
" Thanks, that's what I thought too but this quote was in the HA today in the Post-Tenure review article. "Thames was expected to suggest the commitee when he met today with the President’s Council, spokeswoman Lisa Mader said.""

Maybe "President's Council" refers to the Council of Presidents of the various public universities in Mississippi (if such a creature exists).

Date: Oct 5, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Sitting on Shpilkes
"
Thanks, that's what I thought too but this quote was in the HA today in the Post-Tenure review article.
"Thames was expected to suggest the commitee when he met today with the President’s Council, spokeswoman Lisa Mader said.""

Yes, and the numbers were not clear either. It must have been from a phone interview.
I bet this is a HA "p.m. Update" with the complete article to appear in tomorrow's paper.

Date: Oct 6, 2004

!5 minutes to PUC-off! Good luck PUCers!

Date: Oct 6, 2004

While we wait for news from the Prezdent's Council We wonder how long it will be around, still we're hoping effective with current directive The PUC with an underestimated will

Date: Oct 6, 2004

shucks - formatting problems

Date: Oct 6, 2004

I think I've got the day right this time - any news?

Date: Oct 6, 2004

Economic development hype eclipsed by post tenure review stress syndrome and call center now in COAL center (or is it finding synergy with COST forensics)? Entrepreneurship is redefined as polymer commercialization and PC members are longing for a liquid lunch. Cheers.

Date: Oct 6, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: That's a big 10-4 good buddy
"Economic development hype eclipsed by post tenure review stress syndrome and call center now in COAL center (or is it finding synergy with COST forensics)? Entrepreneurship is redefined as polymer commercialization and PC members are longing for a liquid lunch. Cheers."

Sounds like loads of fun. Perhaps Southern Miss will revive the two martini lunch. Now, reporter, where are you?

Date: Oct 6, 2004

Hattiesburg American has a PM update indicating that we'll hear more in Shelby's next letter - was there some sort of gag order in exchange???

Date: Oct 8, 2004

No kidding. If there was a gag order, can't the folks there at least tell us there was a gag order?

Date: Oct 8, 2004

The level of paranoia has not been this high since the spring. It may not have been publicly stated that the emperor had no clothes but it was clearly demonstrated that the vestments were awfully sheer...

Date: Oct 8, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Tailor
"The level of paranoia has not been this high since the spring. It may not have been publicly stated that the emperor had no clothes but it was clearly demonstrated that the vestments were awfully sheer..."

Very clever, Tailor.

Date: Oct 9, 2004

From today's HA article:

USM keeps equal opportunity post
Faculty Senate votes 35-2 in favor of move By Janet Braswell

Jay Grimes is quoted as saying: "There's no need to weave new cloth here, just fix the holes"

I beg to differ but it's nice to know that he's following this thread!