Tuesday, May 1

Today is Tuesday of Dead Week, and I've re-arranged the Modules area in Canvas so the new week is on top. Here is a link to this week's assignments. If you are doing reading this week, the first reading assignment is due today.

Finishing the class. When you have the points you need (410-A, 360-B, 320-C), you can fill out the "Finished" form that you will see in Canvas: you're all done!

Project Stack. You can check the stack to make sure I received your email. I'm starting with assignments from people who are not done with class yet, and then I'll move on to the assignments from people who are done.

ICYMI: In Case You Missed It. Here are some of my favorite items from announcements earlier in the semester. The items below come from Week 8 and Week 9.

India Video: I love this public service announcement from India: What Gods Wear Before They Ride.


Writing: There's a lot of truth in this cartoon: A Brief History of Writing Technology.


Word from India. Here's a word from India that might surprise you: PUNCH. It's from the Sanskrit word for "five" (panch) because punch was traditionally made with five ingredients.


Myth Video: This short film about the goddess Hera is like a Storybook project for this class: The Mundane Goddess


Writing: This is a gorgeous infographic about the 69 Rules of Punctuation.


Attention: Just like you have to focus your own attention, you can focus Google's attention with these powerful Google Search Parameters.


India Video: Many of you Indian epics have been reading books by R. K. Narayan this semester, so I thought you might enjoy this video: R. K. Narayan.


H.E.A.R.T.: Here's an item to ponder as you think about how to spend your time: People to Surround Yourself With.


Writing: I like creative writing as a discipline bcause it promotes Divergent AND Convergent Thinking.


Myth-India Video: Many of the gods and goddesses of India are known throughout Asia! Here is a video about Hindu Gods in Japan.


Event on Campus: The Writing Center is open for walk-ins during Dead Week, 10AM-3PM (details). Find out more about this and other events at the Campus Calendar online.


May 1: Beltane. May Day is a traditional spring holiday in many  countries, and Beltane is the Gaelic name of the May Day festival. Find out more at Wikipedia, and in the video below:



Check out the Twitter stream for information and fun stuff during the day, or click here for past announcements.