The letters published below were written by me at various stations regarding the abhorrent treatment begat upon Perry Mills. A glance at Perry’s blog gives deeper insight to the whole circumstance.
Posts Tagged ‘Philology’
Explaining Letters
Posted in Literacy & Scholarship, tagged Academic Freedom, dumbass, Lost tools of Learning, Perry Mills, Philology, struggle on June 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Letter to The Whatcom Independent, Jan. 2008
Posted in Literacy & Scholarship, tagged Academic Freedom, college, Context, dipshit, Dorothy Sayers, dumbass, Embezzlement, History, idiot, impatience, Knowledge, Lost tools of Learning, Must-Read, Philology, struggle, wrong on June 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In regard to Paul de Armond’s article about Judge Mura’s ruling in favor (?) of WWU’s actions in the case of Perry Mills: Firstly, embezzlement is very clearly defined (citing the Oxford dictionary): “embezzle |emˈbezəl| verb [ trans. ] steal or misappropriate (money placed in one’s trust or belonging to the organization for which one [...]
An Open Letter to WWU President Bruce Shepard
Posted in Literacy & Scholarship, tagged Academic Freedom, dipshit, Dorothy Sayers, dumbass, History, idiot, impatience, Intellect, Knowledge, Lost tools of Learning, Mind, Must-Read, pastime, Perry Mills, Philology, Scholar, Scholarship, struggle, Student, wrong on June 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dear Dr. Shepard, I am writing an open letter to you today regarding Professor Perry Mills. I am deeply troubled and still somewhat ashamed by the University’s conduct toward Professor Mills, and the vast misunderstanding that fuels his detractors’ purpose. Their familiar refrain states that Professor Mills engages in slanderous, offensive behavior, cares little for [...]
A Must-Read by Dorothy Sayers
Posted in Literacy & Scholarship, tagged Dorothy Sayers, Lost tools of Learning, Must-Read, Philology on April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been reading this article for the past 10 years, and my hope is that it gets no worse before my daughter takes to her own desk.
