September, 2010

article thumbnail

How I’m Powered by Orange

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

My last day at Oregon State University (OSU) is September 30th. I think it’s fitting as my first day at OSU was also in September. Six years ago I moved out to Oregon from Chicago, IL. It was a tremendous life transition. I had been working at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and the decision to leave UIC/Chicago was a big one for a young professional from the Midwest.

article thumbnail

When you don’t have all the answers

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

A friend and I were talking about being vulnerable. How it is okay to be vulnerable even when we have very public personas and that sometimes we have to admit that things can be difficult. Today, with 16 days left at OSU, I had an academic advising appointment that really shook my soul. The photo above is of my office. I’ve been cleaning and clearing in preparation for my last day.