Vanderbilt University

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Real Intellectual Capital: Direct Marketing and Education

September 17, 2010April 26, 2013By Amanda 8 Comments

WoPro considers a mercenary educational gambit.

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First Day of School, (Non-Terminal) Last Lecture

August 25, 2010April 26, 2013By Amanda 20 Comments

WoPro recalls her last lecture in honor of the first day of school.

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Urban Legend: Professors Living Large

July 12, 2010April 26, 2013By Amanda 21 Comments

Worst Professor Ever wonders where on earth people get their ideas about professors’ lifestyles.

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Freedom of Speech Doesn’t Mean You’re Allowed to Have An Opinion

July 9, 2010April 26, 2013By Amanda 12 Comments

You know, every time I post a rant I have a moment of “Hmm, maybe I shouldn’t have said that….” This is partly a gender thing, but most of it comes from my former life as a professor. People seem to think that academia is a liberal bastion of free speech, but it sure never

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History is Invaluable. As In, Absolutely Without Value.

May 27, 2010April 26, 2013By Amanda 5 Comments

The world undervalues history, monetarily and otherwise. Worst Professor Ever thinks they’ll be sorry.

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