piled higher (and definitely deeper) at michigan...

here's some more info about the upcoming Piled Higher and Deeper (PhD) talk at the Rackham Graduate school at UofM (4.3, 7pm). this looks to be a very entertaining talk, so we're definitely getting a group together to check it out:

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About The Talk:
"The Power of Procrastination"

A recent survey by U.C. Berkeley found that 95% of all graduate students feel overwhelmed, and over 67% have felt seriously depressed at some point in their careers. In this talk, Jorge Cham recounts his experiences bringing humor into the lives of stressed out academics, examines the source of their anxieties and explores the guilt, the myth, and the power of procrastination.

Testimonials

“Jorge Cham's talk was humorous and helpful. His cartoon strip has been a giant plus in helping graduate students acknowledge and cope with the stress they experience."
- Isaac Colbert, Dean of Graduate Students, M.I.T.

“An excellent talk, people thoroughly enjoyed it. The Q&A session was lots of fun.”
- Sidharth Jaggi, The Caltech Y

"The message of the presentation really resonated with our students. The graduate school journey can be extremely isolating, and Jorge Cham's presentation and comics normalize the experience and provide solace and humor.“
-John Nonnamaker, Graduate Student Career Development, M.I.T.

more info available on the site

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speaking of 'the power of procrastination' i need to get back to work! have a good (and hopefully productive) day <:><

music: Inside Man Soundtrack by Terence Blanchard

random pic:

ralphie and his former catfish roommate look like a couple of dopey cartoon characters.