Spring Break in Greece
Posted March 1, 2010 So what do you do? You’ve got four days for what is called, “spring break” and you have to get away somewhere, where or what do you do? For me it’s fairly easy, I travel to some place that I’ve always either been curious about, or have wanted to see for myself. That’s the theory at least. This spring break I’ll be heading to Athens Greece for four days to see some of the sights that I feel that I must see. I’ve been told by many people that I’ll be disappointed, that Athens is basically just a big, dirty city. Oh well, it’s a “must see” city for me, and I’m leaving on the 10th of March to see it. Go to the blog
New Years Eve in Sri Lanka
Posted December 18, 2009 This Winter break is going to be a little bit different from my original plans. I was going to be spending my free time in India, and then meet up with a volunteer group for about 7 days before heading back to Dubai. This changed when the group decided at the last minute to go to Sri Lanka instead. We will be flying in to Colombo on the 30th and then heading to our hotel in Kandy before setting out to do some volunteering at the villages that surround Kandy. To be honest, I don't know what to expect, but there are two things that make this trip worthwhile; helping others and seeing Sri Lanka.
Although I haven't created a new blog for this adventure yet, I expect to have one up in the next few days.
I Met the former President of the United States: Posted November 15, 2009 It seems almost surreal that I got to shake a president’s hand, almost as if it’s really not that impressive. In fact I feel kind of stupid just mentioning it, but in the bigger picture, I don’t think I’ve ever met a mayor, governor, senator, or anyone else in any particular important role in government before. Now within five months I’ve spoken to and shook the hands of Colin Powell and Bill Clinton. So I guess I think I want to mention it. Go to the blog entry.
I've been working on a new site Posted October 22, 2009 It appears that I finally got over my artistic block when it came to creating web sites. It's been roughly about two years since I've had the urge to actually devote my life for a specific amount of time in front of the computer, in the case of my new site, Profdig.com I've pretty much been spending about eighty to ninety hours a week on it. I've got to admit that I'm feeling a little burned out, but the site is starting to take shape. Check it out if you want. It's got pretty much everything dedicated to the educational community, a free blog, a search engine, higher ed news aggregate service, surveys, and few other things.
Africa, Middle East, and Eastern Europe Vacation: Posted March 30, 2009 So the plans I had to go to Cameroon kind of hit a snag when I was deported for not having the right entry paperwork, but that doesn't mean that my vacation hasn't been any less fun. I spent a week in Kenya, about ten days in the Middle East, and now I'm in Varna, Bulgaria. If you like to stay up to date with my thoughts as I travel around the world you're welcome to read my blog. The blog that I'm using...
COMPUTER GRAPHICS 2 : Posted June 14, 2009 I'm proud to announce that my computer graphics course, VICD207 had their first exhibition/reception last night. It was an attempt to let the rest of the department, the university, and outside world know what the students are doing in computer graphics. The reception had about 60 people show up, and was very well received. I can say without a doubt that I'm very impressed with my students, and the work they did last semester. Congrats to all of them.
Labor Camp, Dubai: Posted May 18, 2009
Today we distributed some food, clothing, and housewares to a labor camp near Sharjah. It was fun, and I think we helped the workers a little, at least to let them know that some people care. I can't, and won't, take too much credit for the venture, because I was only there for the distribution of the goods. The whole process consisted of gathering the stuff, sorting it, and then bagging it for the distribution process and I really wasn't part of that at all. I do feel fortunate to have been able to help at least in some small way though.blog entry
Fear the Boys
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Fear the Boys digital print on paper, 11 x 17
This project is about the power of the status quo and how it affects, or dirties what was once beautiful. You can see the woman in the background barely clothed, and barely visible. Over her, the words Fear the Boys is scratched. To the lower left, there is an Japanese internment camp roster that has been scribbled on with ink. What the status quo does to minorities or people that can't protect themselves is apalling and should be questioned every step along the way.
