No Quarter at graduation

Date: May 2, 2004

No Quarter at graduation

Date: May 2, 2004

Great idea!

Date: May 2, 2004

What a splendid idea! Sends a powerful message doesn't it?

Date: May 2, 2004

Brilliant.

I believe that the students could also show their support for the faculty (and themselves!) by bringing a quarter. Don't quite know what they should do with it...perhaps "accidentally" drop it on the stage when they walk across.

Shelby is forgetting that the students about to graduate instantly turn in to alumni when they get their diplomas.

And these alumni will NOT support his corrupt practices.

Date: May 2, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Patti
" What a splendid idea! Sends a powerful message doesn't it?"

Jim Hollandsworth was in charge of graduation arrangements for many years (God bless him). What does he think about the idea?

Graduation is an occasion for the students, their families, friends, etc., and we don't want to demean the event for them. However, the idea is a stroke of genius. Thanks anonymous.

Date: May 2, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: formerprof
" Graduation is an occasion for the students, their families, friends, etc., and we don't want to demean the event for them. However, the idea is a stroke of genius. Thanks anonymous. "

As a student who will be graduating on the 14th, I have no problem with the idea of faculty doing this. In fact, I might walk just so I can witness it.

Date: May 2, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: formerprof
" Jim Hollandsworth was in charge of graduation arrangements for many years (God bless him). What does he think about the idea? Graduation is an occasion for the students, their families, friends, etc., and we don't want to demean the event for them. However, the idea is a stroke of genius. Thanks anonymous. "

I love it -- I also intend to wear my AAUP button very prominently as I have now three successive graduations. I encourage those of you who are on the faculty (and there are special grad student rates) to join ----

Date: May 2, 2004

I think it's a great idea - and one that most informed parents would embrace considering the chaos their children have endured from that pompous arrogant little man/gnome.

Date: May 2, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Miles Long
"Brilliant.

I believe that the students could also show their support for the faculty (and themselves!) by bringing a quarter. Don't quite know what they should do with it...perhaps "accidentally" drop it on the stage when they walk across.

Shelby is forgetting that the students about to graduate instantly turn in to alumni when they get their diplomas.

And these alumni will NOT support his corrupt practices."

How can you get the word out? I do realize that graduation marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another. What better way for these bright young adults to show Thames that now that they are no longer students but alumni of the university that they will not support him. They too have entered the fight for justice on USM, and for all education. I do understand that not all students or faculty for that matter support what you are doing here. They seem to think that shelboo is the best thing since sliced bread, and that is their right. Misguided yes, but it is their right.

I have a saying that I like, I do not know who started it, but it goes like this: Don't get mad, get even.

No Quarter from a place far away but very close in my heart.

Date: May 2, 2004

For those who won't be taking part in the ceremony it might be nice for you all to wear your buttons and/or t-shirts and all try to sit together. The media will probably be there and that might be a nice image for the news that night! It will show we are still united!

Date: May 2, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Miles Long
"Brilliant. I believe that the students could also show their support for the faculty (and themselves!) by bringing a quarter. Don't quite know what they should do with it...perhaps "accidentally" drop it on the stage when they walk across. Shelby is forgetting that the students about to graduate instantly turn in to alumni when they get their diplomas. And these alumni will NOT support his corrupt practices."

Take a Sharpie Pen (not a USM one though), circle and slash the quarter on both sides. For that matter let's do that right now to every quarter we put into the community!

Date: May 2, 2004

I love the idea about dropping quarters. I surely hope that Dr. Frank Glamser and Dr.Gary Stringer will exercise their rights as employed faculty to attend commencement and walk in their robes with the rest of us.

Date: May 2, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: farside
" Take a Sharpie Pen (not a USM one though), circle and slash the quarter on both sides. For that matter let's do that right now to every quarter we put into the community!"

off the subject, but the gay/lesbian community drew rainbows on their money a few years back to show pensacola how much money they brought into the community. Now, they are welcomed every MD weekend. So, this idea might work! Use it also on campus when buying drinks, etc.

Date: May 2, 2004

bump - smttt

Date: May 2, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: present professor
" I love it -- I also intend to wear my AAUP button very prominently as I have now three successive graduations. I encourage those of you who are on the faculty (and there are special grad student rates) to join ---- "

can grad students join AAUP? it seems like I was told that once, but can't remember.

Date: May 2, 2004

I don't know if you all realize, but to walk across the stage, you must shake hands with shelby...i've been planning that i will not be touching that man when I walk across the stage next.

for doctoral candidates, they get their diploma holders from thames directly, but not the other students...either don't shake hands at all with him, or hand him your quarter, he'll have to put them down eventually, but i think it will also help to just snub him completely. he's not my president, i won't shake.

Date: May 2, 2004

To all students who read this & will be graduating: congratulations! You will soon be an alumnus like me, watching the value of your diploma drop like Worldcom stock as long as Thames is allowed to persist in his efforts to reduce the number of "comprehensive" universities in Mississippi.

Date: May 2, 2004

I've just circled and slashed a pocketful of quarters front and back using a red Sharpie (and there's red ink on my fingers to prove it!). I recommend such catharsis to any and all. These artfully enhanced quarters will all be in circulation tomorrow (for I'm such a big spender). I look forward to seeing lots more in the coming days and weeks, so don't horde them, folks.

I also plan to wear the currently fashionable William Lloyd Garrison quote: "With reasonable men I will reason; with humane men I will plead; but TO TYRANTS I WILL GIVE NO QUARTER, nor waste arguments, where they will certainly be lost."

Although not required to be at graduation this semester (our faculty rotate this duty), I do plan to be there anyway, wearing civvies and, no doubt, a T-shirt of unique and prominent design...

NO QUARTER!

Date: May 2, 2004

i want a quarter, i want a shirt, i want it all.
i just want to know how to help bring this to an end.
it hurts and i'm mad.
let's get together, let's fight this and let's win.

Date: May 2, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Michael Kimber
"I've just circled and slashed a pocketful of quarters front and back using a red Sharpie (and there's red ink on my fingers to prove it!). I recommend such catharsis to any and all. These artfully enhanced quarters will all be in circulation tomorrow (for I'm such a big spender). I look forward to seeing lots more in the coming days and weeks, so don't horde them, folks. I also plan to wear the currently fashionable William Lloyd Garrison quote: "With reasonable men I will reason; with humane men I will plead; but TO TYRANTS I WILL GIVE NO QUARTER, nor waste arguments, where they will certainly be lost." Although not required to be at graduation this semester (our faculty rotate this duty), I do plan to be there anyway, wearing civvies and, no doubt, a T-shirt of unique and prominent design... NO QUARTER!"

Ah Michael -- so good to see you on the board. So sorry you and Marion are leaving but your fate will be better.

You gave me an idea for the graduation: some of us should spray paint our quarters bright red -- then they can't be missed.

NO QUARTER

Date: May 3, 2004

If you really go ahead with this, tip off the news media in advance to make sure they are there and record this!

Date: May 3, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Michael Kimber
"I've just circled and slashed a pocketful of quarters front and back using a red Sharpie (and there's red ink on my fingers to prove it!). I recommend such catharsis to any and all. These artfully enhanced quarters will all be in circulation tomorrow (for I'm such a big spender). I look forward to seeing lots more in the coming days and weeks, so don't horde them, folks. I also plan to wear the currently fashionable William Lloyd Garrison quote: "With reasonable men I will reason; with humane men I will plead; but TO TYRANTS I WILL GIVE NO QUARTER, nor waste arguments, where they will certainly be lost." Although not required to be at graduation this semester (our faculty rotate this duty), I do plan to be there anyway, wearing civvies and, no doubt, a T-shirt of unique and prominent design... NO QUARTER!"

Circle & slash with bright red nailpolish - lasts longer and doesn't color your fingers!

Date: May 3, 2004

so if we support thames, should we drop a dime or a dollar bill? or maybe we could pick up the quarters and go out to eat or buy shelby a new tie.

Date: May 3, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Amy Young
"I love the idea about dropping quarters. I surely hope that Dr. Frank Glamser and Dr.Gary Stringer will exercise their rights as employed faculty to attend commencement and walk in their robes with the rest of us. "

Didn't Shelby say that these men were no longer "allowed" to be on campus???

Date: May 3, 2004

Again, I do not believe a taxpayer in MS can be banned from the campus without legal cause. That would include G & S. How can the university support the Donne Variorum if Dr. Stringer is not "allowed" on campus? Wouldn't they both still have library privileges? I think the earlier suggestion of obtaining library carrels is excellent, as well as the idea of them "guest" lecturing. In this instance as with the so called "criminal" charges, Thames is attempting to create an impression on the public.

Date: May 3, 2004

Isn't there a Legal Aspects of education class at USM? Wouldn't it be great to have Drs. Glamser and Stringer guest lecture in this course!?!?

Date: May 3, 2004

Gee, I wish I could be there to be part of this!
We fled the mess last year, but still have family
working on campus - so ...

The students are always doing wonderful things to the top of their hats at graduation. The quarter with the slash is a natural for it. This would be seen from the seats above. What a great show of support.

Date: May 3, 2004

don't forget the tops of the hats. should look nice if there were stickers (can't do anything permanent as you have to give them back) spread throughout the graduates?

no quarter
oh, don't forget barbour is the speaker, this is a good time to show our thoughts of his new IHL board

Date: May 3, 2004

Glamser and Stringer have not been removed or barred from campus. They have the same rights as any citizen to walk about the campus and public areas of buildings. I saw Frank today walking across campus near the library.

Date: May 3, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Flash Gordon
"Glamser and Stringer have not been removed or barred from campus. They have the same rights as any citizen to walk about the campus and public areas of buildings. I saw Frank today walking across campus near the library."

So today Flash saw Frank walking across campus near the library. Well I sure hope that the QUARTER he put in the parking meeting was properly marked.

Date: May 3, 2004

This was emailed to me for posting on this site WITH PERMISSION as long as I posted it anonymously:

I'm concerned about anyone dropping quarters on the floor, and for two reasons.

First, why are we "giving" a quarter if we're saying "no quarter"? Second, the university should rightly protest that it makes for a hazardous and slippery floor. (I didn't work all those years in personal injury law firms for nothing.)

It might be far more effective for faculty to quietly hold up a quarter on the way in, one which they could idly play with all the way through the celebration.

Date: May 3, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: truth4usm/AH
"This was emailed to me for posting on this site WITH PERMISSION as long as I posted it anonymously: I'm concerned about anyone dropping quarters on the floor, and for two reasons. First, why are we "giving" a quarter if we're saying "no quarter"? Second, the university should rightly protest that it makes for a hazardous and slippery floor. (I didn't work all those years in personal injury law firms for nothing.) It might be far more effective for faculty to quietly hold up a quarter on the way in, one which they could idly play with all the way through the celebration."

Brilliant!!!!!

Date: May 3, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: truth4usm/AH
"This was emailed to me for posting on this site WITH PERMISSION as long as I posted it anonymously: I'm concerned about anyone dropping quarters on the floor, and for two reasons. First, why are we "giving" a quarter if we're saying "no quarter"? Second, the university should rightly protest that it makes for a hazardous and slippery floor. (I didn't work all those years in personal injury law firms for nothing.) It might be far more effective for faculty to quietly hold up a quarter on the way in, one which they could idly play with all the way through the celebration."

I was waiting for someone to post this one. I would hate to see Fire Shelby.Com sued for injuries suffered when someone slipped on one of those quarters.