We're at the end of week two at the Uni and lots of things are going on in the classroom, on campus, and around us. It looks like BC is in for economic belt tightening due to financial crisis. It also looks like the US Congress and the nation as a whole is continuing to hotly discuss HCR. All of this-Uni stuff and Am Pol is keeping me busy.

The first thing I would like to discuss actually combines a bit of all my courses and interests. Community building is important to our sense of belonging. I was speechless for a second when I walked into the extra credit opportunity for 103. Usually 5-10 of students show up for extra credit events, but more than 1/3 of the 103 students were there. Wow. For some students the extra point toward an assignment was key and I'm hopeful that for a few others they wanted to feel like part of the 103 (or Political Science) community.

Likewise, in the US right now the lines are drawn (multiple lines and not a mere binary) regarding HCR. The GOP is using some interesting performative tactics with marches, dancing, and other displays. While the Democrats appear to be in respond mode at this minute. This will continue to be something worth watching.

Week two, check.

I'm going to enjoy a sunny Victoria day...