IUPUI retired historian
@grrlherstorian.bsky.social
Living in a parallel universe of IUPUI, "Loyal to you we’ll always be"
Older than Norma Desmond.
Feminist AF.
RPs=FYI.
New York style for pizza.
Chicago style for citations.
Childless Cat Lady living with Esperanza, the Empress.
Older than Norma Desmond.
Feminist AF.
RPs=FYI.
New York style for pizza.
Chicago style for citations.
Childless Cat Lady living with Esperanza, the Empress.
You ask it like it's bad thing.
November 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
You ask it like it's bad thing.
I, for one. am not sorry.
November 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I, for one. am not sorry.
I will give it a try.
IYKYK
IYKYK
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I will give it a try.
IYKYK
IYKYK
September 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The day has come!!
The marker ceremony will be at St. Philip's Church, 720 Dr. MLK, Jr. St. Indianapolis 2-4pm today, Sat. 4/26/25.
The marker ceremony will be at St. Philip's Church, 720 Dr. MLK, Jr. St. Indianapolis 2-4pm today, Sat. 4/26/25.
April 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The day has come!!
The marker ceremony will be at St. Philip's Church, 720 Dr. MLK, Jr. St. Indianapolis 2-4pm today, Sat. 4/26/25.
The marker ceremony will be at St. Philip's Church, 720 Dr. MLK, Jr. St. Indianapolis 2-4pm today, Sat. 4/26/25.
support for LGBTQ+ folks. But I did not anticipate the new relevance of the 1981 "U.S. out of El Salvador," among others!
I am bringing the dups to my retirement party to present as party favors--and one way to picture me over the years.
I am bringing the dups to my retirement party to present as party favors--and one way to picture me over the years.
April 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
support for LGBTQ+ folks. But I did not anticipate the new relevance of the 1981 "U.S. out of El Salvador," among others!
I am bringing the dups to my retirement party to present as party favors--and one way to picture me over the years.
I am bringing the dups to my retirement party to present as party favors--and one way to picture me over the years.
One way I dealt with going online (almost) 5 yrs ago was to have this plaque & sword on the wall behind me.
And to dye my hair--usually a blue that I called "comic-book blue-black."
The pandemic isn't over. But I have retired & I am moving on to other colors.
Ruby Red for the next period of time!
And to dye my hair--usually a blue that I called "comic-book blue-black."
The pandemic isn't over. But I have retired & I am moving on to other colors.
Ruby Red for the next period of time!
February 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
One way I dealt with going online (almost) 5 yrs ago was to have this plaque & sword on the wall behind me.
And to dye my hair--usually a blue that I called "comic-book blue-black."
The pandemic isn't over. But I have retired & I am moving on to other colors.
Ruby Red for the next period of time!
And to dye my hair--usually a blue that I called "comic-book blue-black."
The pandemic isn't over. But I have retired & I am moving on to other colors.
Ruby Red for the next period of time!
First day of the spring semester.
For others.
Me, I am wearing my new socks.
[from my last class of graduate students--I guess I dropped the F-bomb a few times 😉 ]
For others.
Me, I am wearing my new socks.
[from my last class of graduate students--I guess I dropped the F-bomb a few times 😉 ]
January 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
First day of the spring semester.
For others.
Me, I am wearing my new socks.
[from my last class of graduate students--I guess I dropped the F-bomb a few times 😉 ]
For others.
Me, I am wearing my new socks.
[from my last class of graduate students--I guess I dropped the F-bomb a few times 😉 ]
My last class was last night. My fabulous students gifted me these (with a sweet card)!
I guess I dropped the f-bomb a few times this term?! 😉
I will put them on once grades are posted.
A bittersweet moment.
I guess I dropped the f-bomb a few times this term?! 😉
I will put them on once grades are posted.
A bittersweet moment.
December 20, 2024 at 1:12 PM
My last class was last night. My fabulous students gifted me these (with a sweet card)!
I guess I dropped the f-bomb a few times this term?! 😉
I will put them on once grades are posted.
A bittersweet moment.
I guess I dropped the f-bomb a few times this term?! 😉
I will put them on once grades are posted.
A bittersweet moment.
November 6, 2024 at 5:03 PM
It's hard to believe some disgruntled worker with the Indianapolis Colts did not intend this graphic to convey other message.
It is a lovely long-sleeved official NFL gear that I got for donating blood several years ago.
It is a lovely long-sleeved official NFL gear that I got for donating blood several years ago.
November 4, 2024 at 1:13 PM
It's hard to believe some disgruntled worker with the Indianapolis Colts did not intend this graphic to convey other message.
It is a lovely long-sleeved official NFL gear that I got for donating blood several years ago.
It is a lovely long-sleeved official NFL gear that I got for donating blood several years ago.
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
55. It's been a good run.
OTD 25 years ago, I taught my 1st class here--U.S. History II.
Today, I start my last semester--w/ the same class!
Love the symmetry.
It's also Women's Equality Day & I end the thread with t-shirts in suffrage colors.
55. It's been a good run.
OTD 25 years ago, I taught my 1st class here--U.S. History II.
Today, I start my last semester--w/ the same class!
Love the symmetry.
It's also Women's Equality Day & I end the thread with t-shirts in suffrage colors.
August 26, 2024 at 10:48 AM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
55. It's been a good run.
OTD 25 years ago, I taught my 1st class here--U.S. History II.
Today, I start my last semester--w/ the same class!
Love the symmetry.
It's also Women's Equality Day & I end the thread with t-shirts in suffrage colors.
55. It's been a good run.
OTD 25 years ago, I taught my 1st class here--U.S. History II.
Today, I start my last semester--w/ the same class!
Love the symmetry.
It's also Women's Equality Day & I end the thread with t-shirts in suffrage colors.
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
54. Its history and its historians
This marker was result of a project by Ian Harmon BA '22 for
Dr. Anita Morgan's Indiana History class.
Blog by @JillSimins (MA '21) on woman suffrage in IN.
blog.history.in.gov/a-silent-roa...
54. Its history and its historians
This marker was result of a project by Ian Harmon BA '22 for
Dr. Anita Morgan's Indiana History class.
Blog by @JillSimins (MA '21) on woman suffrage in IN.
blog.history.in.gov/a-silent-roa...
August 25, 2024 at 10:27 AM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
54. Its history and its historians
This marker was result of a project by Ian Harmon BA '22 for
Dr. Anita Morgan's Indiana History class.
Blog by @JillSimins (MA '21) on woman suffrage in IN.
blog.history.in.gov/a-silent-roa...
54. Its history and its historians
This marker was result of a project by Ian Harmon BA '22 for
Dr. Anita Morgan's Indiana History class.
Blog by @JillSimins (MA '21) on woman suffrage in IN.
blog.history.in.gov/a-silent-roa...
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
53. Embrace of its urban identity.
I know memory is fallible, but as I recall, when I got here, it was described as a "comprehensive urban university."
It's something else now, but I enjoy seeing an urban skyline on so many shirts recently.
53. Embrace of its urban identity.
I know memory is fallible, but as I recall, when I got here, it was described as a "comprehensive urban university."
It's something else now, but I enjoy seeing an urban skyline on so many shirts recently.
August 24, 2024 at 10:42 AM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
53. Embrace of its urban identity.
I know memory is fallible, but as I recall, when I got here, it was described as a "comprehensive urban university."
It's something else now, but I enjoy seeing an urban skyline on so many shirts recently.
53. Embrace of its urban identity.
I know memory is fallible, but as I recall, when I got here, it was described as a "comprehensive urban university."
It's something else now, but I enjoy seeing an urban skyline on so many shirts recently.
52. History in t-shirts.
I got this one from a generous colleague--it's misleadingly "vintage."
IUPUI was originally the Metros--we weren't the Jaguars until 1997.
I got this one from a generous colleague--it's misleadingly "vintage."
IUPUI was originally the Metros--we weren't the Jaguars until 1997.
August 23, 2024 at 12:12 PM
52. History in t-shirts.
I got this one from a generous colleague--it's misleadingly "vintage."
IUPUI was originally the Metros--we weren't the Jaguars until 1997.
I got this one from a generous colleague--it's misleadingly "vintage."
IUPUI was originally the Metros--we weren't the Jaguars until 1997.
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
50. History in t-shirts.
Years of history. Years of stories. Years of urban legends (in all meanings of that phrase). Years of myths. I have been able to include only the tip of the iceberg.
50. History in t-shirts.
Years of history. Years of stories. Years of urban legends (in all meanings of that phrase). Years of myths. I have been able to include only the tip of the iceberg.
August 21, 2024 at 12:12 PM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
50. History in t-shirts.
Years of history. Years of stories. Years of urban legends (in all meanings of that phrase). Years of myths. I have been able to include only the tip of the iceberg.
50. History in t-shirts.
Years of history. Years of stories. Years of urban legends (in all meanings of that phrase). Years of myths. I have been able to include only the tip of the iceberg.
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
49. The Tree Wardens of the Campus.
That's not their actual title--but the folks who protect the trees, work to get more of them, etc.
Enough work for us to be a Tree Campus.
49. The Tree Wardens of the Campus.
That's not their actual title--but the folks who protect the trees, work to get more of them, etc.
Enough work for us to be a Tree Campus.
August 20, 2024 at 11:02 AM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
49. The Tree Wardens of the Campus.
That's not their actual title--but the folks who protect the trees, work to get more of them, etc.
Enough work for us to be a Tree Campus.
49. The Tree Wardens of the Campus.
That's not their actual title--but the folks who protect the trees, work to get more of them, etc.
Enough work for us to be a Tree Campus.
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
48. History in t-shirts.
One of my highlights has been to be on the hall w/ English Dept. colleagues---their good cheer & commitment to working with students on writing is a joy to behold,
48. History in t-shirts.
One of my highlights has been to be on the hall w/ English Dept. colleagues---their good cheer & commitment to working with students on writing is a joy to behold,
August 19, 2024 at 11:35 AM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
48. History in t-shirts.
One of my highlights has been to be on the hall w/ English Dept. colleagues---their good cheer & commitment to working with students on writing is a joy to behold,
48. History in t-shirts.
One of my highlights has been to be on the hall w/ English Dept. colleagues---their good cheer & commitment to working with students on writing is a joy to behold,
August 18, 2024 at 10:52 AM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
46. History in t-shirts.
and another home base:
The the events of 1973-75 must have caused consternation to those who gave a name to a school that could be abbreviated as SLA. I assume that's why always used the longer "Liberal Arts."
46. History in t-shirts.
and another home base:
The the events of 1973-75 must have caused consternation to those who gave a name to a school that could be abbreviated as SLA. I assume that's why always used the longer "Liberal Arts."
August 17, 2024 at 12:08 PM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
46. History in t-shirts.
and another home base:
The the events of 1973-75 must have caused consternation to those who gave a name to a school that could be abbreviated as SLA. I assume that's why always used the longer "Liberal Arts."
46. History in t-shirts.
and another home base:
The the events of 1973-75 must have caused consternation to those who gave a name to a school that could be abbreviated as SLA. I assume that's why always used the longer "Liberal Arts."
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
44. History in t-shirts.
I remember when IFC voted for domestic partner benefits the deciding case was made by (straight) economists who bored everyone to death with the economic reasons for them.
Now:
44. History in t-shirts.
I remember when IFC voted for domestic partner benefits the deciding case was made by (straight) economists who bored everyone to death with the economic reasons for them.
Now:
August 15, 2024 at 11:45 AM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
44. History in t-shirts.
I remember when IFC voted for domestic partner benefits the deciding case was made by (straight) economists who bored everyone to death with the economic reasons for them.
Now:
44. History in t-shirts.
I remember when IFC voted for domestic partner benefits the deciding case was made by (straight) economists who bored everyone to death with the economic reasons for them.
Now:
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
43. Never underestimate the power of University librarians and their wicked sense of humor:
43. Never underestimate the power of University librarians and their wicked sense of humor:
August 14, 2024 at 11:32 PM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
43. Never underestimate the power of University librarians and their wicked sense of humor:
43. Never underestimate the power of University librarians and their wicked sense of humor:
39. The people who worked to keep Mary Cable's legacy alive--in many different ways.
Marker could have said they razed the school "and put up a parking lot”
"Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got
Till it's gone"?!
🎵🎶
Marker could have said they razed the school "and put up a parking lot”
"Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got
Till it's gone"?!
🎵🎶
August 11, 2024 at 8:52 PM
39. The people who worked to keep Mary Cable's legacy alive--in many different ways.
Marker could have said they razed the school "and put up a parking lot”
"Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got
Till it's gone"?!
🎵🎶
Marker could have said they razed the school "and put up a parking lot”
"Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got
Till it's gone"?!
🎵🎶
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
15. Another hidden gem, the DNA Tower, a public sculpture by American glass artist Dale Chihuly,
consists of 1,200 blue, yellow, & pink spheres attached to a central core in a spiraling design that imitates the structure of DNA.
15. Another hidden gem, the DNA Tower, a public sculpture by American glass artist Dale Chihuly,
consists of 1,200 blue, yellow, & pink spheres attached to a central core in a spiraling design that imitates the structure of DNA.
July 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM
#55Reasons to appreciate #IUPUI
15. Another hidden gem, the DNA Tower, a public sculpture by American glass artist Dale Chihuly,
consists of 1,200 blue, yellow, & pink spheres attached to a central core in a spiraling design that imitates the structure of DNA.
15. Another hidden gem, the DNA Tower, a public sculpture by American glass artist Dale Chihuly,
consists of 1,200 blue, yellow, & pink spheres attached to a central core in a spiraling design that imitates the structure of DNA.