Tag: fun

Social Media: The Musicals!

Every wonder what your favorite social networks looked like if they were translated into musicals?  Probably not, but they exist anyways.  Here are a few fun, funny and catchy musical numbers about Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr.. and as a bonus... Google. Facebook: The Musical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2JhpNbe2Io Twitter: The Musical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr3Tl7T6fIQ Instagram: The Musical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-waJH2lUJ5M Tumblr: The... Continue Reading →

Residence Life Explained in Emoji: The Poster

I've always been fascinated by how mobile communications are increasingly pushing us towards more visual forms of communication and expression.  Memes, animated gifs, and, of course, emoji.  With the beginning of the year upon us... RA training... residence hall opening... I thought it was appropriate to rework some of the emoji series I did last... Continue Reading →

MORE #StudentAffairs in LEGO

Because we built so much fun together last time, let's build another student affairs meme. (photo credit) (photo credit) (photo credit) (Appropriate photo credit was attempted to be given when possible.  Photos without attribution come from LEGO or screen captures from The LEGO Movie.  These were created by me and LEGO does not endorse this post.)

The Periodic Table of Student Affairs: From Theory to Practice

Help pay back my student loans!  Some people asked for it, so I made it available. BUY this as a poster or BUY this as on a mug! The paid version uses a sharper, higher resolution file. There are multiple price points, qualities, and sizes....  All proceeds go to my student loans.  Thanks! MORE available in my store!

Student Affairs in LEGO

Ever wondered what the profession of student affairs would look like rendered in Lego? Wonder no longer.  (photo credit) (photo credit) (photo credit) Inspired in part by @LegoAcademics: https://twitter.com/LegoAcademics/status/510435214758518784 https://twitter.com/LegoAcademics/status/507173810106560512 https://twitter.com/LegoAcademics/status/498819905085800448 https://twitter.com/LegoAcademics/status/497816847384059904 (Appropriate photo credit was attempted to be given when possible.  Photos without attribution come from LEGO or screen captures from The LEGO Movie.... Continue Reading →

Ryan Gosling: Perfect Student Affairs Boyfriend

Ryan Gosling is the perfect student affairs boyfriend.  He understands the unique issues in your job.  He's a feminist and fights for social justice.  He reads student development theory in his spare time.  He's sensitive and always there to support you.  Therefore, on this Friday, I give you a little bit of love... If you... Continue Reading →

Fake RA Incident Reports From Pop Culture: Saved By the Bell

Date: November 3, 1990 Time: 8:34pm Location: Bayside Hall room 231 Responding Staff Member: Richard Belding Residents Involved: Jesse Spano, Zach Morris, Samuel "Screech" Powers, A.C. Slater RD Richard Belding received a call to the staff duty phone at approximately 8:34pm from Resident Samuel "Screech" Powers.  Resident Screech stated that he had recently come back from... Continue Reading →

A DIVORCE Letter to my Dissertation

The power of digital technology allows one to impact others and make connections in sometimes unexpected ways. My “love letter” to my dissertation struck a chord with many and inspired Doreen Hettich-Atkins to write her own "divorce" letter to her dissertation. The PhD journey is intensely personal, but there are always unspoken common experiences that anyone who has... Continue Reading →

MORE Tim Gunn: Student Affairs Professional

Tweet I had so much fun with it last Friday, I had to do it again.  (With a bonus appearance by Michael Kors.) If Tim Gunn was a student affairs professional, this is what he'd say... (Shout out to Academic Tim Gunn for the inspiration.)

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