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The Third “R”
As students at Maria College prepare for final exams and write those inevitable end-of-the-semester research papers, I am always reminded of the all-important Three Rs of education: reading, ’riting, and ’rithmetic (translation: reading, writing, and arithmetic… I know—spelling doesn’t always make sense!) Arithmetic (or math which is quicker to type) is going to be the buzz around January 6, 2017, when 20th Century Fox releases Hidden Figures. The film revolves around the true story of…
Read MoreThankfulness
Next week at this time, we will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, so I wanted to use this week’s blog to share with you what I am thankful for, especially during these challenging times, and…
Read MoreWell-Rounded Learning
As the first snowflakes of the season fall this week, it seems strange to be hearing the word “spring” around campus, but that is the case as the Spring 2017 course schedule here at Maria…
Read MoreOur Country Shall Endure
“The world turned upside down.” I have had this song lyric in my head (from the award-winning musical Hamilton) since the presidential election results were announced early Wednesday, November 9. This country has been through…
Read MorePolydactyl Purrings
Well, this blog post was inevitable! Students who have taken courses with me here at Maria College know that I can be a bit of a cat fanatic, especially when it comes to my own…
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