By Kimine Mayuzumi As the winter break unfolds (or perhaps it’s already in full swing), I wanted to take a moment to share five key recommendations and reminders to help you seamlessly transition from the rigors of the past term to a well-deserved period of rejuvenation. 1. Reflect on the term Take a moment to celebrate your accomplishments, both professional and personal. Whether it’s teaching engaging classes, completing challenging coursework, or reclaiming your health, each…
By Kimine Mayuzumi “How was your summer?” This is a question you may be asked by your friends, colleagues, and neighbors this time of the year. But have you really asked yourself the question? Oftentimes, it is hard for me to transition from summer mode to work mode unless my kids go back to school. When they are around, I tend to get distracted and procrastinate. So I create boundaries by going downstairs and putting…
By Rodney Hopson When you think about cruises, do you academic types think it as a way to getaway? During winter break, my wife, Deborah, and I thought we would try our opportunity to go on a cruise. Without much inclination nor worry about where we were going, as long as it was a place where Black and Brown people are in the majority and take a minute to unwind from the hustle and bustle of…
By Kimine Mayuzumi and Riyad A. Shahjahan What do you like to do for your family time or personal time? We love watching movies with our kids. Since it is the holiday season right now, watching movies is a great way for us to be lazy and slow down as a family! Given that we’re in North America, we tend to be bombarded by movies that depict Western contexts and White male perspectives, while…
