I did my civic duty this morning, please do yours.
Cork gets dumped upon.
A bit of nasty weather in the place I had hoped to pursue my Ph.d.
Keola Joins A Union.
Something I didn’t think I’d ever say again, but the times they do change. I just joined UHPA (University of Hawai‘i Professional Assembly), the union that represents faculty in the University of Hawai’i system. I was only a union member once before. During my brief career as a member of the Maui Police Department, I was a member of SHOPO (State of Hawai‘i Organization of Police Officers). I don’t have anything against unions in principal, it’s just that both my wife’s and my own families were victims of Hawai’i union thuggery in the 60s and 70s. I’ve watched UHPA during…
Cornish clings to life.
An interesting article from Reuters on the decline of the Cornish language, and how the American TV cartoon “The Simpsons” spurred interest in the language.
ICTM Presentation Proposal Accepted.
I just received confirmation that my proposal to present the research I conducted during the writing of my MA thesis has been accepted by the selection committee of the International Council of Traditional Music World Conference, which will be held in Sheffield, England in August 2005. I’ll be seeking a travel grant from our campus’ Research Council to assist in paying for this trip.
Ph.d In Indigenous Language and Cultural Revitalization Approved.
The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents approved in concept establishment of an integrated program at UH-Hilo for a doctorate in Hawaiian and indigenous language and culture revitalization; a certificate in indigenous language and culture revitalization; and a Master of Arts in indigenous language and culture education. While the “in concept” portion of the resolution that passed was not the complete approval to proceed with implementation that we had hoped for, it was a victory and a big step forward. This makes my own Ph.d. search much more interesting. Staying at home and pursuing this Ph.d. would be much more…
My search for a Ph.d. program continues.
I have been extremely disappointed with the lack of response to my many inquiries to various programs in Ireland, New Zealand and England. The most pleasant, informative and encouraging responses have all come from the ethnomusicology program at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. The International Council For Traditional Music will be holding their world conference there in August, 2005. I have submitted a proposal to present the research I conducted for my MA Thesis. If it is accepted I will be jetting there, both to attend and present at the conference, and to meet with the faculty of…
This is what I want to get out of the Democratic Party convention: Give me a better reason to vote for Kerry.
As it is I’ll probably vote for him while holding my nose. As it is the ony reason I can see to vote for him is to get Bush out of the White House as quickly as possible. That may be reason enough, but I’d like to have a reason to vote for Kerry, not just against G.W.
I received a disappointing reply from University College Cork regarding my Ph.d. inquiry.
While it seems that pursing a Ph.d. there is possible, they would want me to relocate to Cork for a minimum of two years, not just one. I understand the reasoning, but just don’t think it would be feasible financially, and not sure how the family would handle it, either. It was a nice dream while it lasted.
It looks like George W. got three of four letters correct, and for him, that’s pretty darn good.
It was Iran, not Iraq, stockpiling weapons of mass distruction. An honest mistake. (NOT!)