Erika Strandjord
@rheterika.bsky.social
Writing & rhetoric teacher, romance reader, and bird enthusiast. I weirdly enjoy taking notes.
Pronouns: she/they
Pronouns: she/they
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I've had a bunch of people ask me for access to my #4C25 Chair's Address transcript, so after taking a bit of time to clean it up, I've made it available, here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #teamrhetoric #rhetcomp #techcomm @ncte.org
2025 CCCC Chair’s Address Transcript Sano-Franchini
Timely, (Un)Disciplinary, and Solutions-Oriented: Remembering and Enacting Abundance in These Times When We Just Have to Keep Going Jennifer Sano-Franchini West Virginia University [SLIDE] Part 1. T...
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April 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I've had a bunch of people ask me for access to my #4C25 Chair's Address transcript, so after taking a bit of time to clean it up, I've made it available, here: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #teamrhetoric #rhetcomp #techcomm @ncte.org
I'm finding solace in the poetry of Nazim Hikmet, who spent most of his adult life in prison or exile due to his political beliefs. Here's a few (translated) lines:
It may not be a pleasure exactly,
but it’s your solemn duty
to live one more day
to spite the enemy.
It may not be a pleasure exactly,
but it’s your solemn duty
to live one more day
to spite the enemy.
Some Advice to Those Who Will Serve Time in Prison
If instead of being hanged by the neck
poets.org
April 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I'm finding solace in the poetry of Nazim Hikmet, who spent most of his adult life in prison or exile due to his political beliefs. Here's a few (translated) lines:
It may not be a pleasure exactly,
but it’s your solemn duty
to live one more day
to spite the enemy.
It may not be a pleasure exactly,
but it’s your solemn duty
to live one more day
to spite the enemy.
Just got back from #GB2, presented by @curiousmagpie.bsky.social and Amy Lynch-Biniek, and it was excellent. Their survey data revealed how much work faculty, staff, and grad students are taking on due to generative AI, and their recommendations were great. My favorite one was "Slow down!" #4C25
April 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Just got back from #GB2, presented by @curiousmagpie.bsky.social and Amy Lynch-Biniek, and it was excellent. Their survey data revealed how much work faculty, staff, and grad students are taking on due to generative AI, and their recommendations were great. My favorite one was "Slow down!" #4C25
Speakers, if you’re going to discuss specifics of illnesses, let folks know that (and think about how much detail you actually need). Signed, Me, who had an eating disorder and needs a warning if you’re going to talk about that stuff. #4C25
April 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Speakers, if you’re going to discuss specifics of illnesses, let folks know that (and think about how much detail you actually need). Signed, Me, who had an eating disorder and needs a warning if you’re going to talk about that stuff. #4C25
Yes, THIS. So many accommodations letters are test-focused, but if you have a class with no tests, the student could benefit from different accommodations! I always send the follow-up email and include a couple of examples of accommodations students have gotten previously to get the ball rolling.
One great thing to do: when you get the accommodation notice from your campus, follow up with the individual *student* and ask what those accommodations would ideally look like for them.
(#CA8 #4C25)
(#CA8 #4C25)
April 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Yes, THIS. So many accommodations letters are test-focused, but if you have a class with no tests, the student could benefit from different accommodations! I always send the follow-up email and include a couple of examples of accommodations students have gotten previously to get the ball rolling.
In the spirit of information sharing, the GF margherita pizza at Facci (near the #4C25 venue) does not have garlic in it. (Hello, fellow vampires.)
April 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In the spirit of information sharing, the GF margherita pizza at Facci (near the #4C25 venue) does not have garlic in it. (Hello, fellow vampires.)
Thanks, folks, for looking out for those of us with interesting dietary needs!
Miss Shirley’s is a 15 min walk from the convention center and has excellent brunch 8-3 everyday. Gluten free and vegan options! #4C25
April 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thanks, folks, for looking out for those of us with interesting dietary needs!
This is Logic the therapy dog, who graced my arrival at the airport to fly to #4C25. I've always been more into ethos myself, but Logic is Very Good and Very Cute.
April 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
This is Logic the therapy dog, who graced my arrival at the airport to fly to #4C25. I've always been more into ethos myself, but Logic is Very Good and Very Cute.
I’m going to #4C25 today! Not having been since pre-pandemic, I’m excited to see my nerds, do a Frederick Douglass pilgrimage, and be jet lagged while trying to sound smart.
April 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I’m going to #4C25 today! Not having been since pre-pandemic, I’m excited to see my nerds, do a Frederick Douglass pilgrimage, and be jet lagged while trying to sound smart.
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🚨 BREAKING: Last night, @aftunion.bsky.social filed a lawsuit against @usedgov.bsky.social for illegally denying student loan borrowers’ access to affordable loan payments through IDR and blocking progress towards PSLF for public service workers.
Statement:
protectborrowers.org...
Statement:
protectborrowers.org...
AFT Sues U.S. Department of Education, Demands Justice for Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Loan Payments - Student Borrower Protection Center
Last night, the 1.8 million-member AFT sued the United States Department of Education (ED) for effectively breaking the student loan system, denying borrowers’ access to affordable loan payments and blocking progress towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), in violation of federal law.
protectborrowers.org
March 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Last night, @aftunion.bsky.social filed a lawsuit against @usedgov.bsky.social for illegally denying student loan borrowers’ access to affordable loan payments through IDR and blocking progress towards PSLF for public service workers.
Statement:
protectborrowers.org...
Statement:
protectborrowers.org...
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Stand up for Science Rally at the capitol on March 7.
standupforscience2025.org/sacramento-ca/
@senatorcabaldon.bsky.social @mikethompson.house.gov @indivisible.org #stopthecoup
standupforscience2025.org/sacramento-ca/
@senatorcabaldon.bsky.social @mikethompson.house.gov @indivisible.org #stopthecoup
Sacramento, CA
Location: California State Capitol Building 1305 10th St, Sacramento, CA, United States Address: 1305 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Time: 12 PM-4PM Other Information: Event will be taking place on …
standupforscience2025.org
February 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Stand up for Science Rally at the capitol on March 7.
standupforscience2025.org/sacramento-ca/
@senatorcabaldon.bsky.social @mikethompson.house.gov @indivisible.org #stopthecoup
standupforscience2025.org/sacramento-ca/
@senatorcabaldon.bsky.social @mikethompson.house.gov @indivisible.org #stopthecoup
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If you're able, please donate to the UC-AFT hardship fund to provide direct mutual aid for members in need. From now until Inauguration Day, contributions matched by our union up to $10,000. bit.ly/ucaftdonate @ucaft.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 4:21 PM
If you're able, please donate to the UC-AFT hardship fund to provide direct mutual aid for members in need. From now until Inauguration Day, contributions matched by our union up to $10,000. bit.ly/ucaftdonate @ucaft.bsky.social
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Time Travel! Not for kids!
November 30, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Time Travel! Not for kids!
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Hope everyone had a safe and non-explosive Thanksgiving!
We now turn our safety attention to the next phase of the Holiday Season.
We now turn our safety attention to the next phase of the Holiday Season.
November 29, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Hope everyone had a safe and non-explosive Thanksgiving!
We now turn our safety attention to the next phase of the Holiday Season.
We now turn our safety attention to the next phase of the Holiday Season.
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Across the country, people are starting meal preparations and traveling to be with friends and family.
Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou
Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou
November 27, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Across the country, people are starting meal preparations and traveling to be with friends and family.
Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou
Tell us your favorite dish on the Thanksgiving table, and we’ll share our knowledge about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou
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New starter pack just dropped - Higher Education Workers and Unions.
This is just the beginning. If you or your union wants to be added, comment! #HigherEducation #HELU
go.bsky.app/CeKYnJJ
This is just the beginning. If you or your union wants to be added, comment! #HigherEducation #HELU
go.bsky.app/CeKYnJJ
November 18, 2024 at 5:14 PM
New starter pack just dropped - Higher Education Workers and Unions.
This is just the beginning. If you or your union wants to be added, comment! #HigherEducation #HELU
go.bsky.app/CeKYnJJ
This is just the beginning. If you or your union wants to be added, comment! #HigherEducation #HELU
go.bsky.app/CeKYnJJ
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My Cider Bar Sisters box set is 50% off until the end of the month! Get 5 short novels + 1 Christmas novella for $7.99 USD.
Cider Bar Sisters: The Complete Series
Amazon | Kobo | B&N | Apple | Google Play 50% off until Sept 30, 2024 The entire Cider Bar Sisters series in a single collection! Five short and steamy romance novels plus a Christmas novella. Book 1:...
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September 15, 2024 at 2:31 PM
My Cider Bar Sisters box set is 50% off until the end of the month! Get 5 short novels + 1 Christmas novella for $7.99 USD.
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My auntie's sister published a book! This is SO COOL!
If you need Gluten-Free Scandanavian Treats, you're now all set!
www.amazon.com/Gluten-free-...
If you need Gluten-Free Scandanavian Treats, you're now all set!
www.amazon.com/Gluten-free-...
Gluten-free Scandinavian Treats: Phyllis E. Johnson: 9781662897306: Amazon.com: Books
Gluten-free Scandinavian Treats [Phyllis E. Johnson] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Gluten-free Scandinavian Treats
www.amazon.com
August 21, 2024 at 5:04 PM
My auntie's sister published a book! This is SO COOL!
If you need Gluten-Free Scandanavian Treats, you're now all set!
www.amazon.com/Gluten-free-...
If you need Gluten-Free Scandanavian Treats, you're now all set!
www.amazon.com/Gluten-free-...
How I spent my summer vacation, redux. (It's paywalled, but support local journalism!) My favorite addition is the university spokesperson saying "Nothing to see here! This is great!" (I'm paraphrasing.)
www.davisenterprise.com/news/ucd-wri...
www.davisenterprise.com/news/ucd-wri...
UCD writing program facing unprecedented changes
Back to school with the reading, writing, and 'rithmatic, but the math is not adding up for the UC Davis University Writing Program, as faculty and courses have been removed
www.davisenterprise.com
August 28, 2024 at 3:24 PM
How I spent my summer vacation, redux. (It's paywalled, but support local journalism!) My favorite addition is the university spokesperson saying "Nothing to see here! This is great!" (I'm paraphrasing.)
www.davisenterprise.com/news/ucd-wri...
www.davisenterprise.com/news/ucd-wri...
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We have actually tried this—there are multiple programs out there that purport to be able to say “objectively” which people are greater “risks” and it turns out that no, these things actually just amplify and extend human bias.
June 7, 2024 at 2:36 PM
We have actually tried this—there are multiple programs out there that purport to be able to say “objectively” which people are greater “risks” and it turns out that no, these things actually just amplify and extend human bias.