Monthly Archives: January 2019

Sisyphean Snow Day

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Any Milwaukee School of Engineering graduate can tell you this: MSOE never closes for winter-related weather issues. I’ve taught there since 1996, and although we closed early a few times (no classes after 3:00 p.m.), the only time I can … Continue reading →

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Clipping a Snowbird’s Wings

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Sometime last winter I began thinking about how nice it would be someday when I’m older to spend the colder months of the year in a warmer climate. When I started casually thinking about where, I got it in my … Continue reading →

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Saving the Environment

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Katherine Wikoff

Two items seen in my hotel room (I’m attending an academic conference in Chicago). We humans are a remarkably flexible species. To wit: I repeat: So . . . an ethical dilemma. Chicago sits right on Lake Michigan, one of … Continue reading →

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