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Date: Apr 5, 2005

Good Student Printz article

Date: Apr 5, 2005

Go Anne Wallace - way to speak truth to power!

Date: Apr 5, 2005

I agree: Anne Wallace deserves further thanks for being willing to speak out so strongly once again. On the other hand, I was saddened that the only comment included by Professor Wallace made his motives seem so mercenary. I am hoping that the article didn't do full justice to his views.

Date: Apr 5, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Bullwinkle
"On the other hand, I was saddened that the only comment included by Professor Wallace made his motives seem so mercenary. I am hoping that the article didn't do full justice to his views."

I mistyped; I should have said "Professor WHEELER."

Date: Apr 5, 2005

Is von Hermann saying that Wheeler and Wallace are leaving in order to spread the good word about USM around the nation? It could be interpreted that way.

Date: Apr 5, 2005

VonHerrmann says:

“But the fact they are going to serve as chairs at major universities speak well for not only themselves but our English department and university as well,” said Vonherrmann.

Now, how in the world does it speak well about our university or any department that there is such an anti-academic environment that folks who should/could be chair here (and, dare I say, associate dean?) feel that they must flee?

Date: Apr 5, 2005

It's ridiculous. It's the best they can do. They have no other "spin" except that - pitiful.

Date: Apr 5, 2005

Looks like Shorty has run two more good professors. Pretty soon english department is going to be bare bones...wonder if they need any instructors? I am not qualified nor do I have a degree in english. Should fit in well under the current Administration.

Date: Apr 5, 2005

What I said, but it did not come out exactly that way in the paper, was that the loss of Anne and David reflects well on them, and speaks to the high quality of their department at the university. I was not spinning anything. The Printz called me and asked for a quote--I said it was a big loss.

Date: Apr 5, 2005

So why didn't Pood comment? Still hiding under his desk?

Date: Apr 6, 2005

Maybe Pood was too busy taking a pood.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: denise von herrmann
"What I said, but it did not come out exactly that way in the paper, was that the loss of Anne and David reflects well on them, and speaks to the high quality of their department at the university. I was not spinning anything. The Printz called me and asked for a quote--I said it was a big loss."

If the SP misquoted you, then you might consider writing a letter-to-the-editor to correct your statement.