Monthly Archives: January 2014

New Honors Event: Alabama Symphony Orchestra

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Andrew Battista

There’s another Honors Program event on the horizon. This Friday evening, join up in a trip to go see the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Details are below.

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Interview with Dr. Matthews and Anonymous Student

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Kayla Pilkington

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Matthews, a chemistry professor at the University of Montevallo, about her views on information. Kayla Pilkington: Why did you choose the textbook? Dalila Matthews: The current text book was chosen because at the time of … Continue reading →

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Net Neutrality No More?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Hannah Gentry

On January 14, 2014, a federal court ruled against Federal Communications Commission regulations protecting net neutrality. You’re probably asking yourself two questions at this point: “What does that mean?” and “Why should I care?” I’ll answer the second question first, … Continue reading →

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Using the Master’s Tools

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Lauren Wallis

Audre Lorde said that the master’s tools could never dismantle the master’s house.  She was talking about feminist women working within the patriarchal structure of academia, but her words make sense in many contexts where information is created and/or knowledge … Continue reading →

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Universities Pay Twice for Information

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Andrew Battista

This week we’re talking about a series of issues related to the cycle of information in the academy. They all involve the cost of producing and consuming information that is deemed to be “scholarly.” Many of us are newcomers to … Continue reading →

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Taming of the Shrew with Dr. Stewart

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Andrew Battista

This is a brief announcement for the University of Montevallo Honors Program students. This March, our President John Stewart will be hosting a trip down to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival to see their production of The Taming of the Shrew.

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Gender, Race, Class and their effects on society

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Kayla Pilkington

Audre Lord gives us her opinion on people and their differences and the effects that it has on our interactions with them in http://carmichaeldigitalprojects.org/politicsofinfo/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Lorde-Reading.pdf. College campus’s even have ways to talk about diversity. Check out the clubs at your local school http://www.montevallo.edu/campus-life/um-life/diversity/. … Continue reading →

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Readings Reminder

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Andrew Battista

This is just a quick reminder of our reading for this week. We have three pieces: Audre Lorde, “Age, Race, Class, and Gender: Women Redefining Difference” Maura Seale, “The Neoliberal Library” Shireen Lee, Alison Piepmeirer, “If I Didn’t Write These … Continue reading →

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Ears Pressed to the Floor

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Katie Saunders

As far back as I can remember I have always been nosy. I just always liked being “in the know” about everything that is going on. The first time that I can remember searching for information was around first grade. … Continue reading →

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Girls Will be Girls

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Kayla Pilkington

My search for information all started the moment I saw him, “the love of my life”. I was just a short chubby little sixth grader and he was the most beautiful creature I had ever laid my eyes on. My … Continue reading →

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