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I know we have three weeks before the start of the semester, but I’ve been getting class request emails like crazy and I saw several teaching faculty on campus yesterday. So, for the most part, the fall semester prep has begun. So, why will this be the best semester ever? Read on, my little friend.

1. I’m taking a real vacation the week before the madness starts. At the beach. Crazy, I know.
2. Teaching International Political Theory for the third time and the third time’s a charm.
3. Fabulous new interns to train and mold.
4. Tony Horwitz is coming to UNCG. Seriously folks, you should try to come to this reading. Tony Horwitz is one of the best nonfiction writers ever. Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before is the best in its mix of travel writing and history. It is also incredibly funny. I don’t even really like reading American history, but I love reading his books.
5. The Promotion/Tenure Event this year will honor my gal Amy Harris. We will rock it!
6. Tenure package is in and all I have to do is wait. And wait. And wait. Maybe this isn’t the best thing, but at least I’m done.
7. Falls are always the best semesters. I’ve always loved the fall semester for some reason. Maybe because it includes Halloween, and my Fall Break, and Christmas, and Thanksgiving. What does Spring have? Easter.
8. I’ll be working with an Introduction to Russian Studies class in an embedded capacity. This is a class for new Russian Studies majors. Can’t wait to meet them.
9. Anniversary Beach Trip!!
10. Did I mention Tony Horwitz is rocking UNCG? Oh yes. Yes, he is.