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2007/03/18: Feeling conflicted.

I continue to ponder presentation outlines for the research officers talk. I'm presenting at the end of the day, at the end of the week. Obviously I'll need to hold their attention.

I get cheeky ideas. I imagine myself saying things about the pending strike at MPOW and how the best way to support research within this particular university environment is to ensure that your faculty can live comfortably and ensure that real learning -- as in teaching for transfer--is taking place. It would probably be too impolitic to bring up labor issues when I'm supposed to be speaking about research.

I'll be open, I support the union fully as a matter of principle and religion. I voted to strike. It's a complicated situation, far too nuanced for this wee post. I'm ok with whatever happens. It is what it is.

The situation juxtaposes with another situation -- I have an opportunity to educate people in positions of influence. My heart is with the union rant, but my head is with my must-deal-with-digital scholarship mission. I'm a journalism grad. I know when to stay on message.

I've got the outline of my talk completed. Now is the time to flesh it out with facts, metaphors, illustrations.

posted by Laura @ 10:42 PM