Huskerzoo

Con-GRANT-ulations!!! My wife came up with that expression.

@Thanks_Tom RR my wife always just says, great job putting in a ton of extra work, as your reward we've got even more work for you. 

I appreciate it though.

Now it's time to put your mouth where your money is 

@teachercd As a young professor, tenure is like strapping a time-bomb on your chest. You have 5 years to prove to the university you have a stable, productive, and independently-funded research program with the added charges of service and teaching expectations. The dream of becoming an old professor is secondary to the hope you can keep your job following your tenure review.

"Strapping a bomb to your chest!  Haha!  I bet it is!  I thought it was 7 years though, but still...it is amazing that the system is set up in such a "good ole boy" way...

Basically you are getting hazed for 5 years (or less!) and then once you are "in" you are pretty protected (right?).

@Thanks_Tom RR

My buddy is a Prof at PSU now...his last stop before that was in New Zealand. 

The difference between pre-tenured and tenured status is that colleges can choose to not renew the contract and terminate a professor without cause or reason during the probationary, pre-tenured period. The university has to demonstrate incompetence or unprofessional conduct before firing a tenured professor. So, tenure provides some job security, but it does not make you bullet-proof. You still get evaluated for promotions and raises; you just get the right to be fired with cause.

You could probably make a career out of studying this year's team.

It's true. I'm actually working with the AD at my current university to see if we can do this with the teams here. I'm hoping that I can get a little momentum behind the application of this stuff to sports. 

Do you follow Brett McCabe? Go work for him. His podcasts are very, very good. 

Almost decided to make the trek, but Nebraska is 0-2 in games I've attended this year. That, and the Vikings are in KC this weekend....Can't miss that.

I should be clear, one of the priorities is a mask with the soulless eyes. 

you have this one, but I doubt it's what you're looking for

edit: nevermind, the link wont work and looked horrible.

That’s what she said.

What's worse is when you get the grant and then realize you said you'd do way too much stuff for such a small amount of money.

But it's worth 4 questions in a press conference: 

who cares

I for one, am pissed

Bring Back Bo

Mav, I figured that was the case. One word wrecked it.

Imagine that. Diaco would have ruined him in Lincoln, ruined him at OU, and is “thriving” in Grinch’s defense? Go figure 

Us too, this weekend anyway. Best of luck!

@Huskerzoo Yeah, moving around in academic jobs can be tough on any relationship between you and more senior members of the department you are leaving. One reason is because filling a open faculty line can be a 1-2 yr prospect for the department. Honestly, you got to do what is best for you.

As far as when you should tell your chair you are on the market, you got to read your own situation. It does not always pay to tell your chair you are leaving early in the process because I have heard stories about chairs trying to sandbag your candidacy. On the other hand, I have heard riffs can form between you and your former colleagues if you wait too late or leave under uncertain terms.

Moving past all of these generalities and worst case scenarios, from what I know about your situation, you are making a good move. It is hard living apart for a spouse, so getting appointments at the same university is awesome.

Employees are supposed to give employers advance notice, but how often do employers give advance notice that they're cutting an employee loose?

Moving around in education sucks...It is almost like they try to shame you for leaving or wanting to leave.

I'll take the colonoscopy. At least you're unconscious for that 

Leaning towards the colonoscopy.  Too many pissy attitude cowards during offseason.  Same really during season but at least there are games to distract me from getting annoyed by it.

Is this related to the lube question?

If possible...see if the basement has a deep well...it can come in handy.  My last neighbor, Buffalo Bill, he had one, raved about it!

If you live in a northern climate that gets snow, its best to have a south facing driveway (or at least not a north facing driveway).

Avoid homes with backyards against a main road. Unless you can handle that constant noise

Congrats!

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It can't be coincidence that @Huskerzoo and his wife accept new faculty  positions the same time that KU announces a new course offering (mentioned in @RedSavage's update). First, welcome to Lawrence. Second, which of you is teaching that course?

Oh sure, you're just trying to create the same Juju as yesterday. 

@JJ Husker only by request. I'm only minorly superstitious myself, I held off making this post for a whole half. 

@Huskerzoo You and me both, man.

@HuskerzooYou really need to make another status update like this one soon. #superstition

Well, that sucks. But, i firmly believe all things happen for a reason.  Something wonderful will arise.

That’s hard. How far apart? Hubby and I lived apart for the first 4-5 years and while it was difficult, it was like being on vacation when we were together. 

Last year it was about 8 hours of flying and 2 time zones. This year it's a 4 hour drive. Next year we might be back to flying unless something else pans out. It's just exhausting and we're talking about kids and whatnot. 

I'm at a university. We're closed for the next three weeks. Just enough time to enjoy downtime without getting bored. 

I own a landscaping company. Winter time is for yard clean-ups and landscape/tree trimming.... I always try and give the guys a significant amount of time off around Christmas, because work is slower anyways, and selfishly, it's my favorite time of year. haha.

College finals are graded. HS finals are this week. Then I can start Christmas shopping.

amazing!

Hate us cuz they aintis?

Did Potatoes O'Brien transfer there?

@Redux that's why I said next year. 

In all honesty, I think a strong sports psychologist would go a long way for some of our players. Lightbourne and Jackson among those who could benefit the most. 

attitude and effort is much better. Agree with @StPaulHusker, tackling still needs to get better if he wants to make it in the league. Several times it looks like he tries to go low with the shoulder rather than initiating contact through the player.

Forced fumbled on saturday with a tackle... as most of us are saying...he is getting better, not perfect.

Walgreens cheaper version of Excedrin Migraine, the stuff works and within 15 mins.  It what @Reduxsaid is true, then you'll have that for a week or 2.

I hope it's not brain cysts.