Online Conference Style. . .

You cannot go wrong with a navy blazer. This one --- one of four or maybe five in the rotation -- has three buttons on the front.

My first ever asynchronous online conference presentation this morning, a poster session on minimizing student storms in a teacup through weekly supporting communications for online courses.

This was part of our annual conference on teaching, learning, and student success. What is still referred to by some old hands here on campus as The Spring Institute although it has not been called that for some years.

My particular session was definitely not the same thing as being in a room full of people, but I did have one question and related request for additional information. Strange times indeed.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

Of course, one cannot go wrong pairing a navy blazer with a pair of khakis and some penny loafers either. I've more or less dressed like this since I was about 12 when it has been time to appear pulled together. Yes, even when I was a young, callow long-haired rocker 30+ years ago. Not seen here are cotton over-the-calf navy socks with lots of tiny navy and white paisleys and the dark brown braided belt that is usually combined with this particular pair of shoes.

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Mid-November Monday. . .

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Friday on Campus Style. . .

S omewhat atypically, I was on campus for several hours today helping with an interview that is part of a larger documentary project on which a colleague and I are working. Although I am behind the camera (I'm the audio guy in fact), what better reason does one need to dress presentably? Exactly. Everything worn, barring the recently purchased University of Wisconsin socks, a gift from the Grand Duchess, has been in the rotation for a while now. And, of course, there was the Panama hat, which I'll wear until we pass October 1st when the felt fedoras reappear. -- Heinz-Ulrich

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