http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/rss.xmlThu, 31 Jul 2008 13:07:40 -0400Cascade Serverwebmaster@site.comhttp://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/is-research-mostly-grunt-work.phpFri, 18 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -0400http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/budget-cut-ironies.phpThe "powers that be" can target higher education for disproportionate budget cuts in part because they know that the remarkable commitment of faculty and staff will reduce the harm on students.Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:30:00 -0400http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/im-not-a-tree-hugger-....phpIn certain departments and with certain courses, it is very feasible to almost completely do away with the use of "paper," saving students lots of money and promoting environmental sustainability.Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0400http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/summer-research,-wm-style.phpOver the past two months, two W&M students have been working with me on research about congressional politics that we will present at professional conferences during the next academic year.Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:00:00 -0400http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/college-graduation,-a-contradiction-in-terms.phpThe lines that often get drawn between undergraduate studies in the liberal arts and graduate school or the workforce are kind of an illusion.Sun, 17 May 2009 20:00:00 -0400http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/ten-great-political-movies.phpHere are some recommendations for movies you might enjoy that touch on political themes. You may be surprised by some of my suggestions.Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 -0400http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/semester-endgames-redux.phpIn early December, I posted about possible strategies that students could use to navigate the academic challenges that confront them as the semester draws to a close. For what it is worth, I think the advice is just as appropriate now.Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0400http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/a-memo-to-prospective-students--if-you-have-the-choice,-i-think-that-you-should-attend-wm-over-uva..phpNo disrespect meant for that large state "U" in Charlottesville, but I believe there are good reasons why discerning high school students and potential transfers should strongly prefer the College of William and Mary.Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/three-cheers-for-facebook.phpThe popular social networking site is a superb way for college professors like me to stay in contact with former students.Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:00:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/wm-students-should-take-fewer-courses.phpReconfiguring the curriculum so that students are expected to take four courses a semester instead of five would improve the undergraduate educational experience.Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/knowledge-is-good.phpW&M's vision and priorities shouldn't bubble up from the grassroots.Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:30:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/this-is-how-you-spell-arrogant.phpThe teaching evaluations that students fill out at the end of a class can help professors improve the course in the future.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:09:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/obamanation.phpPolitical science raises all kinds of warning signals about Obama's first priority - the massive economic recovery plan.Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:30:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/david-and-laura-go-to-chicago.phpTwo William and Mary undergraduates are scheduled to coauthor and present a paper with me at a major political science conference next semester.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:00:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/exam-questions,-ouch.phpThere's strategy to writing exam questions for W&M students.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:00:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/semester-endgames.phpWant some suggestions about how to deal with the trials and tribulations of the semester endgame? Read on.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/hell-week.phpThat which does not kill me makes me stronger?Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/im-not-campbell-brown.phpTue, 11 Nov 2008 21:20:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/a-mandate-for-change,-but-not-for-liberalism.phpWed, 05 Nov 2008 00:30:00 -0500http://www.wm.edu/blogs/wmblogs/larryevans/writing-rules.phpFri, 24 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400