One for the Ages

May 15, 2017 Just for Fun
As the semester winds down here at Maria College, students are engaged in all sorts of activities to measure what they have learned in their courses. Although traditional exams and research papers are still valuable measures, a lot of students are creating presentations with text, images, and even videos to demonstrate their learning. The wonderful students in the Humanities II course that I had the joy to teach this semester created presentations based on the…
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colorful tulips

Tulips—The Wonder of Them All

May 8, 2017 Around Albany
I am sure that you have noticed that nature is in bloom again (Excuse me while I grab a tissue!). The grass is greening. The leaves are reappearing on the trees (Excuse me while I…
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cartoon paper trees in front of a cartoon paper city and hills

Earth Day 2017

April 21, 2017 Mission & Values
There are so many days during the year that provide us the opportunity to celebrate people, events, and so much more: Mother’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Arbor Day, Independence Day, Groundhog Day, New…
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Group of young multi ethnic casual employees discussing a brainstorming project while researching ideas on a computer.

What Should I Wear Today?

April 13, 2017
“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” This quote is from the famed early 20th century fashion icon Coco Chanel. Learn more about the fascinating rags-to-riches story of…
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DC 'March on the White to End Police Brutality'

Freedom of Speech

March 31, 2017 Just for Fun
The thoughts I want to share with you in this blog are inspired by a discussion that I just had in the online Maria College ENG 112—Composition II class that I share with students here…
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