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DJII
@dfondren.bsky.social
Librarian and Historian in Texas.
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An information session for those interested in learning about Rare Book School’s 𝗠. 𝗖. 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 will be held via Zoom at 6 p.m. ET on 29 October. Register at rarebookschool.org/admissions-awards/fellowships/lang
October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Donald Trump shocked political analysts and experts with an AI video he posted late Saturday.
'Wildest part': Trump shocks experts with bizarre feces video response to protests
Donald Trump shocked political analysts and experts with an AI video he posted late Saturday.Trump late on Saturday night dropped a new Artificial Intelligence video in which "King Trump" is shown flying a jet in a crown and dumping what appears to be feces on purported "No Kings" protesters.The int...
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October 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:
October 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Our work is far from over.

Keep up the momentum and stay tuned on what's next.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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7 million people took to the streets across the nation to protest in defense of our democracy.

This country belongs to the people. We will fight for it with everything we've got.
October 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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I just wanna point out that this online No Kings protest organized by disabled folks is offering more opportunities for follow-up and additional action than I’ve seen for any of the in-person events.

Not hatin’- just sayin’ 💁🏽‍♀️
Wanna to go to a virtual No Kings rally that focuses on healthcare (with a side of "vaccines are good, actually" and "eugenics is bad, actually")?

Organized by disabled folks who can't go to an in-person event.

Join Saturday at 2:30pm Pacific time, zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8467741742...
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October 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Los Angeles came out in droves. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Imagine being the largest newspaper in Washington, DC with the motto "Democracy Dies in Darkness" and thinking to publish this today.

You might think WaPo editors would look out the window and realize something more important is happening. But perhaps democracy already died over there.
October 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Wow! Love your creativity Ocean Beach (San Francisco)!
October 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Research reveals that those diagnosed with autism early show distinct genetic and developmental profiles from those diagnosed later. www.wired.com/story/autism...
Autism Is Not a Single Condition and Has No Single Cause, Scientists Conclude
Research reveals that those diagnosed with autism early show distinct genetic and developmental profiles from those diagnosed later.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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We're still looking for writers, essayists, reviewers, humorists, cartoonists, bloggers who have something to say and want a place to say it. Visit whenfallsthecoliseum.com and see the submissions page. Might be of interest to professors, students, and recent grads. #academicsky
When Falls the Coliseum
a journal of American culture (or lack thereof)
whenfallsthecoliseum.com
October 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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In honor of Banned Books Week, here are five frequently challenged graphic novels you can read to celebrate this much-loved medium.
5 Banned Graphic Novels to Add to Your TBR List
Banned books are not bad books
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October 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
If I follow you here, I follow you on my busy account with the bee pic as the avatar. This account is mainly for professional reasons, as I landed a new job.
October 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Do you need books for your school, a birthday or Christmas presents? Our bulk buy page makes it easy to order complete sets of reading lists & multiple copies for class sets. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/bulk-buy-chi... #ukedchat #teamenglish
Bulk buy children's and YA books for schools
Do you need to order books for your classroom, school library or child's birthday / Christmas present in bulk? Our bulk order page makes it easy to order complete sets of year group school reading lists...
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October 4, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Student Success | Meet the Class of 2029

The CIRP Freshman Survey highlights the growing diversity of incoming college students, the pressures of paying for college, increased mental health concerns among young people and, for the first time... #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4iUT7Mk
Survey: Understanding Incoming College Student Demographics
The CIRP Freshman Survey highlights the growing diversity of incoming college students, the pressures of paying for college, increased mental health concerns among young people and, for the first time...
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March 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Use the library to build community, focus on your career, research, read, learn, and develop your skills.
10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Library
Use the library to build community, focus on your career, research, read, learn, and develop your skills.
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March 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Opinion | The Fallacy of ‘Treating All Students the Same’

Improving mentorship of underrepresented STEM trainees starts with awareness of the different barriers many face, John M. Herbert and Nicole M. Dickson-Karn write. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/41EWNee
The Fallacy of “Treating Every Student the Same” (opinion)
Improving mentorship of underrepresented STEM trainees starts with awareness of the different barriers many face, John M. Herbert and Nicole M. Dickson-Karn write.
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March 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Trump is threatening Federal Funding for Libraries; learn more and take action at saveimls.org.
March 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A few years ago I was given a project to do that included this topic, and most of the recent articles stated all educators would be teaching less content, becoming tech facilitators instead.
Professors have mixed views on whether colleges need to teach AI literacy. “In my view, the idea that we need college professors ‘teaching’ students how to use generative AI is preposterous and a waste of time and already pinched resources,” said one faculty member. chroni.cl/3DP9Fq9
Are you doing your students a disservice if you ignore AI?
Professors have mixed feelings about whether a college education should include teaching students AI literacy.
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March 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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I have been on Promotion and Tenure Committees for several years now. Here are some things I wish candidates knew. A thread!

Complete with ridiculous gifs 😀

PTR committee members, please add to this thread! 1/x
a cartoon of spongebob saying i 'm ready for promotion
ALT: a cartoon of spongebob saying i 'm ready for promotion
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November 12, 2024 at 5:32 PM