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Date: Dec 27, 2004

Seasons Greetings

Date: Dec 27, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: MaderDee
"Dear USM Friends and Colleagues: Unfortunately discretionary funds are scarce this fiscal year, causing us to dispense with the President's Christmas cards and his traditional faculty cocktail party. However, in the spirit of the season Dr. Thames has axed that I convey to you, his many USM friends and colleagues, Holiday Greetings and his wishes for a World Class New Year. Have a perfectly great semester break, and upon your return to campus please stop by the President's office for hot cider and some of his famous home baked cookies. Very truly yours, L.S. Mader"

Harrumph. Scarce funds my A$$! This holiday season has been ruined by the cancellation of Shelby's faculty cocktail party. It's always been the shining light at the end of the semester that I've relished attending. Your offer of cider and cookies will do little to salve the emptiness I feel. Just leave me be, Lisa.

Date: Dec 27, 2004

Hey Lisa, how did the CISE Dept. manage to have a cocktail faculty party at the prez's digs? I believe I saw both the parents there too.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Question for Lisa
"Hey Lisa, how did the CISE Dept. manage to have a cocktail faculty party at the prez's digs? I believe I saw both the parents there too."

Dear Sir or Madam:

Thank you for raising this question. The CISE department faculty facilitated and underwrote the holiday cocktail party at President Thames' mansion by bringing their own spirits, hors d'ouvres, and covered dishes. Additionally, a hat was passed to collect monies for utilities, servers, and clean-up expense. In keeping with Dr. Thames philosphy of frugality first, there will be no cost to USM or the Thames family for hosting this fete.

Should you have additional questions concerning this or any other university related matter, please contact me or Dr. Joseph Goebbels at the USM Ministry of Truth. Our offices will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2005, and as always, the door is always open.

Very truly yours,

L.S. Mader

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: MaderDee
" Dear Sir or Madam: Thank you for raising this question. The CISE department faculty facilitated and underwrote the holiday cocktail party at President Thames' mansion by bringing their own spirits, hors d'ouvres, and covered dishes. Additionally, a hat was passed to collect monies for utilities, servers, and clean-up expense. In keeping with Dr. Thames philosphy of frugality first, there will be no cost to USM or the Thames family for hosting this fete. Should you have additional questions concerning this or any other university related matter, please contact me or Dr. Joseph Goebbels at the USM Ministry of Truth. Our offices will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2005, and as always, the door is always open. Very truly yours, L.S. Mader"

Ms. Mader,

Why was this opportunity afforded to those of us who do not teach in the CISE? I'm deeply offended that Dr. Thames chose to confine his holiday gala to this one college. Is this his idea of acting conciliatory? I make a perfectly great broccoli rice casserole, which I'd have been happy to contribute to the covered dish supper. This is a slight from which I may never recover.

Offended

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Offended
"
Ms. Mader,
Why was this opportunity afforded to those of us who do not teach in the CISE? I'm deeply offended that Dr. Thames chose to confine his holiday gala to this one college. Is this his idea of acting conciliatory? I make a perfectly great broccoli rice casserole, which I'd have been happy to contribute to the covered dish supper. This is a slight from which I may never recover.
Offended
"

Well, you can always cry in your beer, but you'll have to bring your own.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

It wasn't a "college" party, it was a "departmental" party. That Dept. was CISE headed by Dr. Dana G. Thames.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: preciseness
"It wasn't a "college" party, it was a "departmental" party. That Dept. was CISE headed by Dr. Dana G. Thames."

You gotta be kidding. Tell us you are kidding . . . please.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: spacious species specious
"You gotta be kidding. Tell us you are kidding . . . please."

Just another day on the plantation.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: spacious species specious
"You gotta be kidding. Tell us you are kidding . . . please."

No, I am not kidding. Take that one to the bank. Friday, Dec. 10. Not kidding.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Daisy
"No, I am not kidding. Take that one to the bank. Friday, Dec. 10. Not kidding."

Must have been due to a lucky lottery drawing - one department per year. Eventually maybe all departments will have their day.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Daisy
"No, I am not kidding. Take that one to the bank. Friday, Dec. 10. Not kidding."

Was the dean and his staff invited?

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Rotisserie
"Was the dean and his staff invited?"

Not sure if the Dean was invited, but I guarantee that no one else from that office was invited.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Maggie's Farm
"Not sure if the Dean was invited, but I guarantee that no one else from that office was invited."

That's good to know. It speaks worlds for the dean's staff.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Margo Lane
"That's good to know. It speaks worlds for the dean's staff. "

There is no love lost between CISE and the Dean's office. Is that a surprise?

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Maggie's Farm
"There is no love lost between CISE and the Dean's office. Is that a surprise?"

Yes it does. I get confused by the triangle, the third angle of which is the dome.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

2 angles are secured - Dana's and Daddy's -- and then you have the third one that is Pierce's and the rest of his crew. Some are on the ship of fools, others are off. It just depends on how the wind blows.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Margo Lane
"That's good to know. It speaks worlds for the dean's staff. "

Can Pierce stay a Rock? If he can't, it's not his fault.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Daisy
"2 angles are secured - Dana's and Daddy's -- and then you have the third one that is Pierce's and the rest of his crew. Some are on the ship of fools, others are off. It just depends on how the wind blows."

None are fans of the CISE chief--and are downright PO'ed across the board about the situation. Has nothing to do with the wind. They may not be able to do a lot about CISE (that is a world unto its own at the moment that is largely ungovernable), but they can do right for the rest of the college until change comes. It's sad. Under a good chair CISE could really prosper under Pierce.

Date: Dec 28, 2004

Maggie's Farm, I do agree.

Date: Jan 2, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: hard place
"Can Pierce stay a Rock? If he can't, it's not his fault."

Is Pierce a rock or just one of the Good Ole Boys Like Me ?

Date: Jan 3, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Rotisserie
"Was the dean and his staff invited?"

Hey, I was invited but my driver couldn't find the mansion. How was the party?

Paris

Date: Jan 3, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Paris Hilton
" Hey, I was invited but my driver couldn't find the mansion. ... Paris"

I neglected to mention that I'm almost finished with my Ph.D. in Economical Developmentation. I hope to see ya'all at the commencement in May. This is my first graduation since charm school so I'm throwing a big party and you're all invited. I may have a really important announcement to make too. I'm seriously considering Shelby's offer to join your faculty. He says I could be a professor without even having to be in Hattiesburg since I'd teach all my students on the internet. I could even make the classes a part of my reality TV series. That's such a neat idea that I just may do it. What a fun school ya'all have.

Party on,

Paris

Date: Jan 3, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Paris Hilton
" I may have a really important announcement to make too. I'm seriously considering Shelby's offer to join your faculty. He says I could be a professor without even having to be in Hattiesburg since I'd teach all my students on the internet. ... That's such a neat idea that I just may do it. What a fun school ya'all have. Party on, Paris"

Ahhh, Paris, that was s'posed to be our lil secret, 'member?

Your Shelboo

Date: Jan 3, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Paris Hilton
" I'm seriously considering Shelby's offer to join your faculty. He says I could be a professor ... What a fun school ya'all have. Party on, Paris"

Paris,

Be sure Shelboo includes tenure in the deal, maybe a seat on the PUC too. Remember, you're holding all the cards here. By the way, enjoyed your movie.

The Donald

Date: Jan 3, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Donald Trump
" Paris, Be sure Shelboo includes tenure in the deal, maybe a seat on the PUC too. Remember, you're holding all the cards here. By the way, enjoyed your movie. The Donald"

Paris dear, surely you know better than to trust the Donald. Follow your heart.

Date: Jan 3, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Ivana
"Paris dear, surely you know better than to trust the Donald. Follow your heart."

Amen to that, Ducks.

Date: Jan 7, 2005

I can't believe I found this place. I just found out Dana is Shelby's daughter.....Can't ANYTHING be done about these people. Miss. Dr. Thames is a complete moron....I can't believe she has a phd in anything....I almost believe she bought it off the internet but I seriously doubt she knows how to use a computer. The CISE dept. is being run into the ground and not only are the edu majors suffering but think about all the kids....

She tried to have all the classes at GP shut down last semester...somehow they kept her from doing it...then she has the nerve to tell us she hadn't hired any teachers because SOAR was showing only 2 enrolled on the coast, meanwhile we all registered back in April....UGGHHHH....THE APPLE DOESN'T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE!!!!!!!!

oh, hope you all don't mind me posting.....we are going crazy down here!!!!

Date: Jan 7, 2005

I feel your pain. Welcome to our world.

Date: Jan 7, 2005

I just found this place and I cannot BELIEVE the things I am reading......things are MUCH worse than I ever imagined.