Debra Nousek
@debranousek.bsky.social
Beholden to my canine overlords. And otherwise a stationery nerd and Associate Professor at the University of Western Ontario, working on Caesar and Latin historiography. She/her 🏳️🌈
A question for the Bluesky hivemind: does anyone have a particular textbook they'd recommend for a full-year, upper-level #Romanhistory survey course? Boatwright? Ward/Hechelheim/Yeo?
Alternatively: do we even bother putting a textbook on the syllabus anymore?
Alternatively: do we even bother putting a textbook on the syllabus anymore?
May 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A question for the Bluesky hivemind: does anyone have a particular textbook they'd recommend for a full-year, upper-level #Romanhistory survey course? Boatwright? Ward/Hechelheim/Yeo?
Alternatively: do we even bother putting a textbook on the syllabus anymore?
Alternatively: do we even bother putting a textbook on the syllabus anymore?
So much for any hope of travel to the US for the foreseeable. But how much worse to have to live under this regime. I’m so sorry, US friends.
University teachers’ association warns Canadian academics against travelling to the United States
The Canadian Association of University Teachers warns Canadian academics could be searched and detained over their political views at US border
The Canadian Association of University Teachers warns Canadian academics could be searched and detained over their political views at US border
University Teachers’ Association Warns Canadian Academics Against Travelling to the United States
Canadian Association of University Teachers warns Canadian academics could be searched and detained over their political views at US border
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April 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
So much for any hope of travel to the US for the foreseeable. But how much worse to have to live under this regime. I’m so sorry, US friends.
It feels trivial, given all of *waves arms maniacally* to note that I’ve been working more intently in the last week than I have since the before times. Today is for final edits and revisions for my talk and hoping that it all makes sense.
January 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It feels trivial, given all of *waves arms maniacally* to note that I’ve been working more intently in the last week than I have since the before times. Today is for final edits and revisions for my talk and hoping that it all makes sense.
Where I’ll be next week!
Anyone in the neighbourhood who might want to join us are welcome to come to Debra Nousek’s talk next week on "History Starts with a C: The Caesarian Corpus and Latin Literary Historiography"
@debranousek.bsky.social
@debranousek.bsky.social
January 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Where I’ll be next week!
Dishwasher troubles sorted, thankfully without much $. But the disruption, both mental (the stress/anxiety) and household (putting everything *back*, catching up on the dishes) is still annoyingly significant. I'll be glad to get back to the joy of research/writing tomorrow as a make-up day!
January 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Dishwasher troubles sorted, thankfully without much $. But the disruption, both mental (the stress/anxiety) and household (putting everything *back*, catching up on the dishes) is still annoyingly significant. I'll be glad to get back to the joy of research/writing tomorrow as a make-up day!
Forward progress today inhibited by homeowner problems, this time of the dishwasher variety, sigh. I've tried all the troubleshooting I know of; time to call in a professional.
January 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Forward progress today inhibited by homeowner problems, this time of the dishwasher variety, sigh. I've tried all the troubleshooting I know of; time to call in a professional.
Today I successfully left the house -- in the freezing cold! -- and spent several good hours at the office working on a talk I'm giving later this month. I continue to be surprised at how challenging all of this is, rebuilding and adapting to life after my partner's passing (almost 2 yrs ago).
January 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Today I successfully left the house -- in the freezing cold! -- and spent several good hours at the office working on a talk I'm giving later this month. I continue to be surprised at how challenging all of this is, rebuilding and adapting to life after my partner's passing (almost 2 yrs ago).
People of Bluesky! Quote a favourite film using gifs only.
New folx, please participate. Join the rest of Bluesky in a little fun!
New folx, please participate. Join the rest of Bluesky in a little fun!
November 18, 2024 at 2:35 AM
People of Bluesky! Quote a favourite film using gifs only.
New folx, please participate. Join the rest of Bluesky in a little fun!
New folx, please participate. Join the rest of Bluesky in a little fun!
Hello new followers!
Bluesky academics, let's get to know each other! Quote & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren't working on but keep thinking about.
1)Book project on the Corpus Caesarianum
2)Mapping the physical space of (say) ten legions marching in Gaul
Bluesky academics, let's get to know each other! Quote & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren't working on but keep thinking about.
1)Book project on the Corpus Caesarianum
2)Mapping the physical space of (say) ten legions marching in Gaul
Bluesky academics, let's get to know each other! Quote & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren't working on but keep thinking about.
1) a book project on Livy’s Bacchanalian Conspiracy
2) nonsense text on Greek vases in Etruria & nonsense language tattoos
1) a book project on Livy’s Bacchanalian Conspiracy
2) nonsense text on Greek vases in Etruria & nonsense language tattoos
Bluesky academics, let's get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren't working on but keep thinking about.
1) article on Lesbos as a temporally suspended nowhere-place
2) machine mommies and artificial wombs in art deco illustration
1) article on Lesbos as a temporally suspended nowhere-place
2) machine mommies and artificial wombs in art deco illustration
November 13, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Hello new followers!
Bluesky academics, let's get to know each other! Quote & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren't working on but keep thinking about.
1)Book project on the Corpus Caesarianum
2)Mapping the physical space of (say) ten legions marching in Gaul
Bluesky academics, let's get to know each other! Quote & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren't working on but keep thinking about.
1)Book project on the Corpus Caesarianum
2)Mapping the physical space of (say) ten legions marching in Gaul
Since I can’t do anything else from Canada and I’m feeling anxious like everybody else: 💙💙💙 I just donated to Pizza to the Polls to help keep Democracy Delicious this year - you should too! #democracyisdelicious polls.pizza/donate
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November 5, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Since I can’t do anything else from Canada and I’m feeling anxious like everybody else: 💙💙💙 I just donated to Pizza to the Polls to help keep Democracy Delicious this year - you should too! #democracyisdelicious polls.pizza/donate
Although the long afternoon meeting part of the annual department retreat was a bit gruelling, I very much enjoyed seeing everyone and meeting our new colleagues. Hooray for academic rituals, even (especially?) on sabbatical. Bring on the crisp autumn air and sweaters, it’s time to get to work!
September 3, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Although the long afternoon meeting part of the annual department retreat was a bit gruelling, I very much enjoyed seeing everyone and meeting our new colleagues. Hooray for academic rituals, even (especially?) on sabbatical. Bring on the crisp autumn air and sweaters, it’s time to get to work!
Adventure time! Drove into downtown Toronto for a stationery shop sale and (especially) a nib customization event. And there’s a temptingly beautiful pen that I might go back for …
July 14, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Adventure time! Drove into downtown Toronto for a stationery shop sale and (especially) a nib customization event. And there’s a temptingly beautiful pen that I might go back for …
Same. Trying to change the internal messaging as I start revising a piece for gentle reentry into work mode. 🤞
September 8, 2023 at 5:56 PM
Same. Trying to change the internal messaging as I start revising a piece for gentle reentry into work mode. 🤞
*yawns and stretches* okay, I made it to the office. Now to see if I can focus on some work. #grieflife
August 25, 2023 at 3:14 PM
*yawns and stretches* okay, I made it to the office. Now to see if I can focus on some work. #grieflife