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JW Wharton retweeted
Every year on Halloween, thousands of people turn New York into a real-life "Thriller" music video.
This year, the 53rd edition takes place tonight, Saturday, October 31, starting at 7:00 p.m. on Sixth Avenue.
JW Wharton retweeted
Fewer than half of voters think their member of Congress deserves another term, according to a Gallup poll.
Only 43 percent of voters said their member should be reelected, and only 15 percent felt most members of Congress should be able to keep their seats. wapo.st/4zb96hH
JW Wharton retweeted
We are witnessing insidious power politics among those who profess to care about UConn, at a time wham higher education is under relentless attack from the Trump administration. courant.com/2026/10/31/kevin…
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“The town of West Hartford is dynamic and diverse, offering the best of both the urban and suburban experience. Frequently listed among the best places to live in the United States, the town offers unique cultural, shopping, and dining opportunities that make it a regional destination.”
The town of West Hartford is frequently cited as a top place to live, recently included in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the “Top 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2026-2027. courant.com/2026/10/31/west-…
So UConn is following CSCU’s approach — secret voting as well as exec sessions?! 👀
“A non-binding tally of trustees was taken during the executive session of Wednesday’s board meeting. A majority of those in attendance for the private discussion indicated that they would oppose a contract renewal…”
In a closed session of the University of Connecticut's Board of Trustees on Wednesday, multiple members said they would oppose renewing the contract of Dr. Radenka Maric, the school's president since 2022. If that happened, who would replace her? wtnh.com/sports/uconn-huskie…
JW Wharton retweeted
The sadly now late but forever great PATRICK STEWART made one of the great guest appearances as the ‘debonair’ star conductor of the Seattle Opera Guild - Alistair Burke - in one of my favourite episodes of
FRASIER (2003)
RIP Sir Patrick (1940-2026)
JW Wharton retweeted
Southern remembers Professor Mike Shea, a dedicated educator whose more than 40-year career was defined by his love of teaching, commitment to students and service to the university. 💙
From the English Department and Honors College to his work with Elm Shakespeare Company, Shea shared his passion for literature, creativity and community.
A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1–3 p.m. in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom
Learn more: bit.ly/4ikvgqO
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Unfortunately, Mike Shea passed on Saturday…
“More than two weeks ago, my professorial colleague Michael Shea was seriously injured in a New Haven e-bike hit-and-run while crossing Whalley Avenue after attending a Lyric Hall film screening.”
ctinsider.com/opinion/articl…
JW Wharton retweeted
Ready for sunsets before 5 p.m.? 🌅 Daylight Saving Time ends one week from today, on Sunday, November 1, meaning most of the U.S. will turn clocks back one hour and say goodbye to daylight before dinner.
Here's a look at just how early the sun will set in cities across the country after the time change.
Tried changing Amtrak tickets to an earlier train but it would’ve been almost $200 more…
Me: give me a refund then. I’ll take SEPTA —
Amtrak lady: you’re gonna take SEPTA over us?!
Apparently me…
Went into a Philly bar with friends and a Jersey mayor spots yours truly…
Buddy: of course it’s a Jersey mayor who’d know ya — we can’t take you anywhere
Me: you know I research mayors
Also, academic me:
JW Wharton retweeted
The number of people writing dissertations in the humanities has collapses, now the same thing is happening in the social sciences.
I'd wager that we will see a similar trend in psychology and other fields before long. Cuts in funding, the tight academic job market, and AI are rapidly changing the university and cratering graduate programs.
