Anyone feel like we're in the twilight zone?

 

Remedy: Act alone

Coincedence?  Bill Scarborough's birthday is also January 17.

I will forever remember January 17, 2004 as one of the darkest days -- perhaps the darkest day -- of my academic career of nearly three decades.

There ought to have been a spontaneous uprising on the spot. The moment Thames had finished announcing the firings of the deans and the reorganization of the colleges and proclaimed his "efficient, effective, innovative" bullsh--, I was ready to stand up and shout, "How can you do this?" But I was simply too stunned to speak. The event was surreal, totally unlike anything I had ever experienced.

I am no longer within shouting distance of USM, but I sincerely hope that those who are will be outside Thames's office throughout the day on Monday, shouting as loudly as they can, "JANUARY SEVENTEENTH! WE WILL NOT FORGET! JANUARY SEVENTEENTH! WE WILL NOT FORGET!"

My wish for Thames is simple: that he will, better sooner than later, suffer a fate not unlike that which eventually befalls most fascists. He has no right to anything better.

absolutely NO QUARTER!

Today is the second anniversary of the firing of the deans, the
dismantling of the colleges, and Thames's "efficient, effective,
and innovative" plan for "economic development" at USM.

Today is the second anniversary of the beginning of the end of
USM (not counting the day Thames was appointed its president).

So now, let's shout it, far and near,
loud and clear for Thames to hear:

JANUARY SEVENTEENTH! WE WILL NOT FORGET!
JANUARY SEVENTEENTH! WE WILL NOT FORGET!

Keep it up.
All day long.
Don't let up.
Don't give up!

And this is only a warm-up for March 5, the anniversary of the day
Professors Glamser and Stringer were locked out of their offices!