The semester is now in full swing. I define that by having had a test in each class, and committee meetings. So pretty much one of everything has now happened.
I was quite pleased with the performance of my students in physics 102 on their first test. The very fun bunch of students in physics 230 also did well on their test. Their brains are being twisted into physics mode quite nicely.
The department shares the College’s concern about budget cuts, hoping they will not too seriously affect students. Speaking of students, our majors are a scary bunch. They have already browbeaten me into having a Halloween party. I was disappointed that the party last year didn’t prevent them from wanting a repeat. I’ll have to go even further down dark pathways of the costume world to do that. With any luck I can completely ruin their appetites, and I won’t have to buy any party food.