Category Archives: Colloquia

American Seminar

Posted on September 21, 2015 by alexk

I enjoyed discussing my paper at the American Seminar yesterday. It looks like it is going to result in a journal publication which was unexpected. I am very pleased. I will work on some refinements over the next few weeks … Continue reading →

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Short Paper for Upcoming American Research Seminar

Posted on September 12, 2015 by alexk

My thesis is submitted for binding –yeah!! I am awaiting any additional requests from the binder, but if all goes well the process should be complete by Wednesday. I must admit that it was tough to submit because when I … Continue reading →

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PDF’d and Ready for Binding!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by alexk

It has been an amazing week. I enjoyed my first real holiday in a very long time. My husband and I went to a cottage in Northern Ontario and it was wonderful!! Upon reflection, I think it is the first … Continue reading →

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Sunny Day!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by alexk

It is 6:07 pm and I am leaving the library in sunshine –yeah!!! It has been a fairly solid week of preparation. I finalized the deck for my upcoming Oslo colloquium, via Skype, and submitted it late last night. My … Continue reading →

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Long Time No Post

Posted on September 27, 2014 by alexk

I am sitting on my desk enjoying some sunshine.  It is great to not be at the library on a Saturday!!  That said, I just realized that because of a great deal of travel over the past few weeks I … Continue reading →

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7pm

Posted on September 6, 2014 by alexk

It is 7pm, the day has flown by!!  I didn’t accomplish as much as I wanted to but I am pleased with my output nonetheless.  It took some time to get back in the groove because I have so many … Continue reading →

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Family Frolic!

Posted on August 30, 2014 by alexk

It is a long weekend but I have been a conscientious researcher and have spent all day at the library.  It has been tough because it is warm and sunny, and the summer is coming to a close so I … Continue reading →

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Plugging Away

Posted on May 3, 2014 by alexk

I have had a very intense week between research, work, and my personal life.  I did well to get through and I am looking forward to some R&R tonight and tomorrow.  I presented at the Oslo Colloquium on Tuesday morning and … Continue reading →

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Feeling Joyous

Posted on April 26, 2014 by alexk

I am feeling quite joyous and pleased with my progress.  I have had the week off work and have focused exclusively on research.  I now have a much clearer picture of what the “story” of my research should be and have … Continue reading →

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Four Up Four Down

Posted on September 22, 2013 by alexk

I completed my fourth, and final, colloquium for 2013 earlier today.  We discussed my research for two hours and the commentary, debate, and advice was invaluable.  The chief take-away is to “Let the Literature Do The Talking”, lots of reading … Continue reading →

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