"The reality is the violence that’s affecting grad students is a lot more difficult to respond to with the Title IX system." Colleges' Title IX Offices Operate Behind Closed Doors. This Researcher Got a Look Inside. chronicle.com/article/colleg…

Using my necklace to suss out the women’s and gender studies majors/minors who’ve made it to our health science campus. Oh you know Venus of Willendorf? Welcome!

Just looked up the history of childhood vaccine recommendations to figure out some updates before travel, because I have no idea where the little card with all that info ended up. You never know how history of medicine will be useful. #histmed

Love the reminder that to achieve equality and diversity you have to look at the details, like policies and training.

UNL, UNO students concerned with closure of diversity resources nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…

Dealing with my feelings by buying more books for my office.

An important part of mentoring is pointing out to young women that the leadership dynamic they think is “difficult” actually follows the exact patterns and tricks of an abusive partner. Putting that gender studies training to use.

Was complimented today on how efficiently I completed a medical evaluation/questionnaire. I guess between being sick for two decades and working in medical humanities, I'm an expert in knowing what the questions are looking for.

Exciting to see and meet Roxane Gay in Omaha today. Exciting things happening here in the blue dot.

Listening to my co-workers do wordle at lunch it sounds so much like my English paleography workshop at Folger Shakespeare Library. Has anyone tried to capitalize on the popularity of word games to solve paleography puzzles?

I always know the agenda for our next board of regents meeting has dropped because there will be "breaking news" related to football or maybe athletics more broadly. Obviously the most important aspect of university business.

I don't remember a previous year when I was excited about so many of new MacArthur Fellows. Often one, maybe two, but this year there are so many whose work on gender I've used, taught, and recommended. It's so exciting to see this work recognized.

I’m in South Africa and have been explaining where we live to so many people. Then today someone on our tour had actually been to Nebraska from Norway. Actually, she visited University of Nebraska Medical Center with others from her university. There were 4 people on this tour so wild to make that connection.

This Oct. 31 are you 👻HAUNTED🦇🦇 you might not make it to vote? Here's a message from Dr. Davies on making a plan to do so (and how to check info on your polling place, registration status, ballot information or other election-related material).👇 unmc.edu/newsroom/2024/…

Glad to see so many healthcare professionals in line to vote this morning.

I have never had to wait in line at my polling place no matter what time. This morning the line is at least 50 deep.

Only is the Midwest is your polling place the local Chevy dealer. I find it amusing and it’s the reason I like voting in person on Election Day.