[Xmca-l] The wonders of technology is nothing without us.

[Annalisa Aguilar]

Hi Xmcats,


It was a surprise to hear from Vera via her post, but she is well-known to bring the intimate into larger circles in so many other ways than she has recently on this list.


Vera, you are always surprising, but it is always all ways.


I was glad to hear from you, given the path you are on, which we all will one day travel. Every one of us. I walk with you a step at a time in solidarity always all ways into the future.


It used to be that at times like this we might learn about events asynchronously, out of context, disconnected. The phone might have stopped ringing before I picked it up. I might be left wondering what I might have said if I had the chance, if I were near enough to touch you.


Here we are on this list, open to the world, if the world is looking, able to discuss our education in realtime, one post at a time, in a gossamer circle. What a wonder. What a wonder.


It certainly is my moment for gratitude that this list exists and that we can be in touch despite the great distances.


So what I want to say, now that I have been given this chance, is to let you know that I am thinking of you too and the great friendship and gentle kindness I have had the honor to receive from you (As many others here have noted too).


Kind regards,


Annalisa



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From: xmca-l-bounces@mailman.ucsd.edu <xmca-l-bounces@mailman.ucsd.edu> on behalf of Vera John-Steiner <vygotsky@unm.edu>
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2017 11:59 PM
To: 'eXtended Mind, Culture, Activity'
Subject: [Xmca-l] Re: WaPo article on higher ed: "Elitists, crybabies and junky degrees"

Annalisa,

I was glad to see your name on a message. I have been doing very poorly, I am now in hospice. They are very kind. Cathrene just visited, and I am particularly tired. He has recovered well.

I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you.

Do let me know what is new with you.

Love,

Vera

-----Original Message-----
From: xmca-l-bounces@mailman.ucsd.edu [mailto:xmca-l-bounces@mailman.ucsd.edu] On Behalf Of Annalisa Aguilar
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2017 3:39 PM
To: eXtended Mind, Culture, Activity
Subject: [Xmca-l] WaPo article on higher ed: "Elitists, crybabies and junky degrees"

Hi fellow Xmcats,


Saw this in the Washington Post. It's not a short read.


Basically encapsulates the conservative mentality that is shaping the future of US universities these days.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/national/2017/11/25/elitists-crybabies-and-junky-degrees/<http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/national/2017/11/25/elitists-crybabies-and-junky-degrees/<http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/national/2017/11/25/elitists-crybabies-and-junky-degrees/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_rigged-college-131pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstor>


What safeguards are in place to secure liberal arts education? Why must everything be centered around creating revenue? Ugh.


There is also mention of a Pew study here:

http://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2017/07/11101505/07-10-17-Institutions-release.pdf


(Though I figure that you likely have already seen it from last July, given how connected everyone is on this list! 😊)


And also mentioned: http://news.gallup.com/poll/216278/why-republicans-down-higher.aspx


If you haven't seen these, forewarned is forearmed? At least in terms of the soundbytes, you may want to get used to hearing them so the shock wears off and you can then get behind the mule and plow.


Just I thought I would pass this on.


Kind regards,


Annalisa