For.....Well...the rest of your lives 8:30

Hello all,

Today we had our last day of class. Overall this semester, you have attended:42 classes, read between 780-850 pages of text (not counting reading your peers' texts), wrote between 7000 and 12000 words between the summaries, projects, and "good paragraphs), and shared your points of views on your blogs with a global audience....Oh my goodness!!

However while this quantitive data proves and shows that you have worked hard to contribute in the course, the qualitative aspects of your learning are what truly matter the most as you leave this course. However, there is not a number that I can give you in regards to number of profound thoughts that you had, the percentage of ideas that you created, the rate of expansion of your mind, or the number of people influenced by your ideas. Instead, I can only hope that you have achieved your sense of knowledge and your sense of scholarship.

I have enjoyed starting my day with you all. 8:30 is a difficult class slot, and everyones' presence in this class helped to make the course a great experience.

Matt--Thanks for your insights and humor. You have a great way of looking at the world.
Ryan--Keep questioning those values that you see as being questionable. Your ability to problem solve is key!!
Jordan--Yes, the Yankees Suck. Make sure you proofread
Sarah--Your ability to take a stand for what you believe in is key. Keep speaking your mind.
Sharon--Your ability to read the world and to read the texts created by this world is one of the most powerful. Keep questioning the assumptions made by others.
Allie--Your compassion will inspire others. Keep that viewpoint in the forefront of your mind.
Joe--You have achieved a lot this semester. I am so happy for you about the portfolio.
David-Your ability to think and to evaluate is amazing. Keep developing your ability to explore. Hope to see you in grad school!

In closing, I truly appreciate the experience of teaching you. Remember, "one repays a teacher badly, if one remains nothing but a pupil."

HOUSEKEEPING:

Grades will be posted by May 18. Email me or call me if you have any questions.
You have until May 15 to complete the extra credit.
I will be in my office on Tuesday from 11-2, so that you can pick up all your old papers and projects.
Keep in touch with me as you move forward with your academic career and lives.

Take care, and thanks,

Kat