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OSU + discriminatory blood drives

A silent protest against the FDA policy that prohibits gay men from donating blood was held at Oregon State University this week. Several students and faculty members stood in silence in front of the Memorial Union.
It would be wonderful if OSU President Ed Ray would do what San José State University President Don W. […]

Newberry College + racism

Newberry College was recently forced by the NCAA to “retire the use of ‘Indians’ as the school’s athletic nickname, effective with the end of all team’s current playing seasons.”
It’s appalling to me that the Newberry College press release uses “retire” to describe the termination of their racist nickname. Newberry College should have gotten rid […]

WordPress mug

You know you’re a WordPress nerd when……you purchase a WordPress mug!
As seen on Lorelle on WordPress.

Tags: blogging, eric stoller, wordpress

I voted for Barack Obama

The Oregon Primary Election ends on May 20th. Don’t forget to vote. If you vote by mail make sure you use a 42 cent stamp.
The Oregonian has some sweet sets of photos from Obama’s latest visit to Oregon.

I remember when I was a kid that my parents would not tell me who they […]

eduStyle Higher-ed Web Awards

The eduStyle Higher-ed Web Awards People’s Choice voting has begun. People’s Choice voting will end on June 1st. Vote now!
The eduStyle Higher-ed Web Awards celebrate the best work in college and university websites. Eighteen categories recognize the most innovative and exciting developments in key areas of higher education web development.
Top-level prizes include best overall […]

Cinco De Mayo Carnival

I love this time lapse video from the Cinco De Mayo Carnival at Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon. It visually represents how I’m feeling today. It’s my birthday!

Cinco De Mayo Carnival from Andrew Curtis on Vimeo.
Tags: Carnival, Cinco De Mayo, eric stoller, Oregon, portland, technology, video, Vimeo