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Master of Arts in Health Journalism, here I come!

Looking forward to my classes:
Jour 8191 - Section 001 - Fall 2006
Section Instructor: Gary Schwitzer (formerly of MayoClinic.com, one of my colleagues used to work for Prof. Schwitzer). Books for this course:
Elements Of Journalism Kovach
Medical Journalism: Exposing Fact, Fiction, Fraud Levi

PubH 6320 - Sections 005 200 - Fall 2006
Section Instructor: Judith Punyko (online course). Books for this course:
Basic Epidemiological Methods & Bio Page
Concepts Of Epidemiology
Pubh 6320 Ness Course Packet Fall 2006

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What was I thinking?

I'm a communications professional, a mother, wife and friend...and a Badger. And in two short weeks, I'll add full-time University of Minnesota graduate student to my curriculum vitae.

Actually, I know exactly what I was thinking. I need a challenge - my mind is in danger of turning to mush. Completing the grad school applications, essays and obtaining the required references was energizing, interesting and fun. It showed me that I am motivated to learn, to teach and to be a role model for my children and my colleagues.

In fact, last week, my colleagues presented me with a shiny, new pink school box full of index cards, pens, highlighter markers and something called Pencil Pets erasers for the ends of the Kindergarten-style red #2 pencils in the box.

Life is good...in two week,s we'll see if I still agree with that statement.

Peace -
Colleen
20 August 2006

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