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Date: Mar 23, 2005

Interesting life we lead

Date: Mar 23, 2005

You forgot Stephen Judd and Jameela Lares

Date: Mar 23, 2005

I post under my real initials. I'm sort of connected to USM (former staff, former adjunct this past fall, would come back if things change.) Somebody referred to me as "the mysterious LVN" When I said, "why mysterious?" he said, "Nobody know what it means." So, I can't help it if you were absent that day.

Date: Mar 23, 2005

And Mitch Berman

Date: Mar 23, 2005

and me.

Date: Mar 23, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: scratching the noggin
"it is interesting to note that of the three main ones who have come out of the closet only one is from Southern Miss. "

I think there have been others from USM who have used their names (in fact, I am sure of it), but I can certainly understand why others at USM and in Hattiesburg are frightened to do so. Even with tenure, it is scary to think of taking on the President of the university, especially one who has so many powerful backers, and especially when the public at large (including the student body) seem indifferent or hostile. The bravery of those at USM who ARE willing to use their names is therefore all the more noteworthy and worthy of respect. These people are real heroes/heroines, and anyone who cares about academic integrity in this country is greatly in their debt.

Date: Mar 23, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: USM Sympathizer
" I think there have been others from USM who have used their names (in fact, I am sure of it), but I can certainly understand why others at USM and in Hattiesburg are frightened to do so. Even with tenure, it is scary to think of taking on the President of the university, especially one who has so many powerful backers, and especially when the public at large (including the student body) seem indifferent or hostile. The bravery of those at USM who ARE willing to use their names is therefore all the more noteworthy and worthy of respect. These people are real heroes/heroines, and anyone who cares about academic integrity in this country is greatly in their debt. "

For whatever it may be worth, I agree with this completely.

Date: Mar 24, 2005

How many signed the AAUP petition?

Date: Mar 24, 2005

Some others I remember are: Myron Henry, Anne Wallace, Ray Folse, Joe Olmi have posted under their names.

Date: Mar 24, 2005

I'd like to note that the "one from Vanderbilt who fled from polymer science" posts under a nom d'aplomb, although her identity is no secret.

As for myself, I never post to internet bulletin boards (regardless of topic) under my real name. There are a lot of wackos out there...

Date: Mar 24, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Invictus
"I'd like to note that the "one from Vanderbilt who fled from polymer science" posts under a nom d'aplomb, although her identity is no secret.

As for myself, I never post to internet bulletin boards (regardless of topic) under my real name. There are a lot of wackos out there..."

I agree with Invictus, But I am a faculty at USM and I hide behind a mask for my own personal reasons. If you know the history of the Green Hornet and his great uncle, you know the legend of the other masked man who hid behind the mask. The mask offers protection, as well as allowing one to do things one might not be able to under these circumstances ........

Date: Mar 24, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: scratching the noggin
"just an observation, a couple of cents tossed onto the pavement
when looking at our contributors, those who are regulars, those who donot hide behind random monikers ( guilty as charged) very odd what one sees
those who post, those with a name, those are few and far between
but it is interesting to note that of the three main ones who have come out of the closet only one is from Southern Miss. We have one from Clemson with no connection to here. We have one from Vanderbilt who fled after working in polymer science. And we have one brave one here Amy of the AAUP.
Just an observation, a couple of cents tossed onto the pavement for all to ponder..."

I did not "flee" from USM...I was offered a better job with more $$. If that is your definition of fleeing, then I stand in company with the best of them!

Plus I'm still a graduate student at USM, so my connection remains. Get your facts straight, dude.

Truth

Date: Mar 24, 2005

Margaret Mary Sulentic signed her name. Now, if we can only get Kinky Friedman's endorsement.

Other names are there - read it. You'll see.

Date: Mar 24, 2005

Hi-Oh Silver......away

Me thinks, you are too funny....Kimosabbi

Date: Mar 24, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: other names
"Margaret Mary Sulentic signed her name. Now, if we can only get Kinky Friedman's endorsement.
Other names are there - read it. You'll see."

Here are the ones I remember:

Ellen Weinauer (current English prof--fairly regular poster)
Jim Hollandsworth (former prof and administrator)
Mark Miller (current prof and former administrator--posted a defense of Economic Development)
Stan Hauer (current English prof and former LA administrator--posted recently)
David Johnson (a regular poster and grad student)
Rachel Quinlivan (alum)
Charles Noblin (former prof)
Mandy Stringer (Gary's Stringer's daughter)

Just because someone isn't currently at USM doesn't mean they don't have a very important stake in what's going on. Trust me on that one.