Ideas for a new school year
At The Well This Week
When you’re starting something new, do you worry about what to wear? We have advice to share!
“Exploring the cultural norms of higher education isn’t just for the purpose of conforming. Instead, this information provides helpful knowledge — knowledge that lets us determine the degree to which we want to adhere to those norms. This kind of knowledge leads to agency, letting all of us — students and faculty — interact appropriately in a particular context while also remaining true to ourselves.” — Anne Pharr
We have so many excellent pieces about starting a new year, whether you are a grad student, a faculty member, thinking about family rhythms. You can find them all at this hub.
“I like 'back to school' season. But I need more time! I want more time to prepare for a new semester, more time to play with my kids, more time to 'make something' of my summer. What do I have to show for these long hours with no classes, no assignments, no grading, no committee meetings?” — Carmen Imes, from “Making Peace with Academic Rhythms”
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Three More Things We Loved This Week
Frederick Buechner, American author and theologian, died this week. Here is an introduction to his books created on the occasion of his 91st birthday in 2017.
Tips for starting the school year “strong and authentically” with your students.
A collection of photos of people reading outside — one of the best pastimes, in my opinion!