Laura Davis

Ph.D. in English and professor of literature and writing studies in Alberta, 🇨🇦. Marathon runner, yogi, and mom of three teens. She/ her

[Laura Davis @lksdavis]

Returning students, registration starts today! Join me for this exciting new writing course @RedDeerPolytech @RDPEducation

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

I recently came across data on who we spend our time with over the course of our lives.

The insights are simultaneously inspiring and depressing.

Here are 6 graphs everyone needs to see:

[Jay Cummings @LongFormMath]

When you were a carefree tenured professor living your best life, and then are suddenly forced to chair your department

[Laura Davis @lksdavis]

My grade seven English teacher. He was a legend and a huge influence on my life. Cried my eyes out this morning. RIP

[St Albert Gazette @stalbertgazette]

Honouring a hometown champion who made it his mission to gather people together https://t.co/95JNEbEcvN

[ACCUTE @ACCUTEnglish]

CFP: Canadian Literary Cultures – Where from Here? 15-16 September 2022, University of Guelph (Deadline: 15 July 2022) https://t.co/xqghBzw2e0

[Laura Davis @lksdavis]

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[Laura Davis @lksdavis]

@bdjansenphd Congratulations!

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[Laura Davis @lksdavis]

via @NYTOpinion https://t.co/AzP8wS539n

[Lisa Richardson MD @RicharLisa]

In 1995, Dudley George was killed by a police sniper after three days of occupying land near his traditional territory that had been taken by the federal government. I have been thinking about him a lot these days—especially when I see photos of protesters in hot tubs.

[Dr Norlaine Thomas🇨🇦(She/Her) @Norlaine]

The Emergency Measures Act has been invoked. About time. The provincial and municipal authorities demonstrated that, for whatever reason, they were unable to do the job. #IStandWithTrudeau

[Jason Bradshaw 🇨🇦🇧🇧 @JBradshaw01]

Thinking that teachers only work during class time is like thinking that a movie director only works for 2 hours.

[Laura Davis @lksdavis]

@RogerNDavis Ha ha!

[Neeja Bakshi @NeejaB]

Calling all essential workers. Show us what it looks like to be #RunningOnEmpty

Our leaders cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the truth.

I'll start.
Post COVID Unit Shift this weekend.

RT and share.

[Concordia University Of Edmonton Faculty Assoc @CUEfacultyassoc]

The Concordia University of Edmonton Faculty Association (CUEFA) today ratified the tentative agreement it reached with university administration, ending a landmark strike in Alberta’s union history. #CUEstrike 1/

[Laura Davis @lksdavis]

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[Laura Davis @lksdavis]

Faculty at Concordia University Edmonton are on strike because the admin refuses to invest in staff and students – despite record surpluses.
Take 2 minutes to email the President now! #CUEStrike
https://t.co/nz7cLkQZ3D

[Gerry Dee @gerrydee]

TEACHERS,

DM me a ZOOM link and a time TODAY & TOMORROW you have a remote class happening & I will jump on and chat to your students. Gives you a little break!

Will get to as many as I can.

I won't tell you ahead of time so just let me in if you see me waiting. DM's open!