…
the rule of thumb is “if the BT is moving, VT moving.” Please remember that VT
will NOT announce closing on the radio or TV. Additionally, they will NOT announce closings
through your best friend’s uncle’s nephew’s girlfriend either. You can find out for yourself by calling the
VT Weather line at 540-231-6668.
Now,
there is something important that has been weighing on me that must be
addressed. The use of pocket computers has taken over and turned our society
into technology driven idiots. I know you are thinking you don’t have a pocket
computer you have a laptop; completely different. Yes, you do have a pocket computer – AKA, your
smart phone. There are two recent excellent
examples of how a smart phone has led to moronic behavior.
The
first is this Dipsh*t
(channeled my grandfather there, sorry about that) went whale watching and missed the whales
because he never took his eyes off his phone. And the second is this moron who texted walked into a grizzly bear.
What
these two geniuses have in common are they are missing life. They are missing
the beauty of nature. Not only are they literally missing what is right there
in front of them but they are not living life to the fullest. They are not living this moment. And that is a shame.
I
challenge each of you – for just one day a month, every month – to use your phone as just a
phone. On the 20th of every month use your phone to make phone calls only. No
texting, no facebook, no Instagram, no tender, no nothing – just phone calls. Look up from your phone and live this
moment.
My Schedule
As many of you know, I will be having surgery on my right knee this Thursday. So, I will be out of the office from Thursday till March 2. However, I will be available by email next week. Normal office hours should resume March 2. Senior News
The
proofs have been selected and submitted for the senior composite.
Important
Dates
2/24,
Tues – Spring Connection Job Fair
2/26,
Thur – CAMEO, Engineering CareerFest
3/2,
Monday – Last Day to Drop – check with me first
3/2,
Monday – Last Day to change grade option to P/F – check with me first
3/18, Wed -
CEIP Orientation;
how to find co‑ops, internships & other experience
MSE Engineering Communications
Program
Internship
and Coop fairs are right around the corner. So get your resumes and cover letters
ready for this Spring we will be opening its doors to help you develop and
revise your application packages. We can also help you prepare for your
interviews!
Walk-In
Hours:
Holden
211A, Mondays and Wednesday, 9:00-11:00, 2:30-4:30
ECP
TEAM
Christine
Burgoyne,
Program Director
(cbala@vt.edu),
540-231-5305, Holden 304
Email
for appointments.
Rachel
Corell, ECP GTA
rcorell@vt.edu,
Holden 211A
Monday/Wednesday,
8:45-11:15 or by appointment
Kayla
McNabb, ECP GTA
kmcnabb@vt.edu,
Holden 211A
Monday/Wednesday,
2:00-5:00 pm or by appointment
Random
Ut Prosim /
Words To Live By / Ted Talk
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has
exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein
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