Classes start back this week, and for the first time in over ten years, I’ll be back in a college classroom teaching a full semester long course using the museum’s collection. I’ve been teaching a class here and there for various professors who want to use objects from the museum, but that’s just one or two days in those classes. My first class will be tomorrow, and unless there was a rush of students signing up for it over the weekend, it should be a nice small group of students.
In addition to my class, we have a new exhibit we are preparing to open on Friday. Also, during the two weeks after this one, I’ll be teaching more than 30 classes for other professors hoping to use objects from the museum. Nearly every day during September, I have at least one class a day, sometimes, there will be seven or eight in a day.
It’s tiring and a lot of work, but there is always a rush at the beginning of the semester. It should slow down in October. If you’ve ever taught, you know how tiring teaching can be. You have to be “on” and at your best for your students. It’s a good tiring though, especially if your students are enjoying their learning experience.
Joe
The Closet Professor 
August 28th, 2023 at 7:47 am
Good luck Joe! I hope your class remains small, it’s so much better that way.
August 29th, 2023 at 4:57 pm
Sounds like a fun and exciting opportunity to connect with the students and university community. I hope it is a great start and wonderful experience for you and them.
August 29th, 2023 at 5:47 pm
Steve, today, the first class, seemed to go pretty well. I’m looking forward to the semester with these kids.