Off to space...

I leave tomorrow morning for a three-day adventure with 52 4th-graders from Webster Elementary School. We're going to Astrocamp to learn more appreciation for the explanatory and predictive powers of science. I hear the highlight is a rocketry experiment using a 2-liter bottle and a cardboard tube. I'll keep you posted when I return on Friday.

One of the interesting things about the camp is that it's pretty remote...no internet, no wireless, no blogosphere... So I'm actually going old school for the next three days. Today I went to the library and checked out a book recommended by my favorite librarian. I'll review it later.

By the way...while I'm on books...I bought and read a wonderful spy thriller on my trip to Prague. I recommend it for a fun reminder of why the Cold War was so HOT.

Why I love campus life...

One of the many reasons I love being a professor is the flurry of cultural and athletic activities. Last night we went with some good friends to see I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change at PU. It was a student production for a Senior Directing project. The kids were so talented, and the show was so enjoyable. I bought the soundtrack on iTunes this morning. I've been listening to it all day. Too much fun. If you haven't seen this show yet, get tickets today!