http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:12:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Next week is Thanksgiving and I’ve decided that I will write a blog about all of the things I am thankful for this year.  It has been an amazing whirlwind of a year for me, personally and professionally.  Of course, my husband and I are expecting our first baby, and ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2009/11/19/a-time-for-thanks/ The crispness in the air lately definitely makes me think of the winter time.  I actually love the changing seasons here in the Northwest.  The leaves are brilliant colors, and it reminds me how awesomely beautiful nature is.  I particularly like being wrapped up in blankets at home with all ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2009/10/28/changing-times/ Yesterday was the first official day of autumn, but we’re still experiencing some of the best weather of the year.  It actually still feels like summer to me!  I think this is definitely one of my favorite times of the year.  I love the changing seasons and all the colors ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2009/09/23/welcome-to-autumn-and-the-new-school-year/ This summer has been one of the driest we’ve had in years, and I am definitely loving the sunshine. For a mini vacation, last weekend I ventured down to Ashland, Oregon with one of my best friends for the world-famous Shakespeare Festival that they hold there each year. It was ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2009/07/16/shakespeare-and-olympias-lakefair/ Summer time is upon us in the Pacific Northwest, and I am loving every minute of the amazing sunshine! Our patience during our seemingly long winters is rewarded when the glorious beauty of summer shines on us. I love that we have such long days (sunrise around 5:00 a.m., ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2009/06/10/sunshine-and-graduation/ Hello Everyone! I had the opportunity to go back to Michigan again about a week ago. This time, I was visiting for a conference in the beautiful city of Grand Rapids. Unfortunately, it was raining the entire time I was there which was a bummer, especially since I didn’t ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2009/05/06/michigan-freshmen-advising-day-and-more/ So Spring Break is wrapping up for all the Greeners on campus. Class starts again for Spring Quarter on Monday, March 30th. Spring quarter is very exciting for students at Evergreen. Often, this is when the most interesting individual contract work happens, not to mention the exciting study abroad options ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2009/03/27/spring-2009/ Preview Day (our largest open house event on campus) was held last Saturday, and it was a big success! We saw lots of potential Greeners, and there was a feeling of excitement all across the campus. There were student panels, faculty panels, campus tours and lots of information everywhere. For ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2009/02/11/so-much-going-on/ We have officially moved into our new (old) location in the Library Building right below the big clock tower on Red Square. I love the new and improved look of the area. We’re now up-to-date and we can show off a little. Most importantly, our students and guests now have ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2009/01/16/fun-times-and-somewhat-sunny-skies/ The Puget Sound region of Washington State is not generally known for big snow storms, but the last two weeks were crazy! I was snowed in for a week and a half (yes, I had some serious cabin fever), and the College actually had to close for a couple days. ... http://blogs.evergreen.edu/mobbsj/2008/12/30/crazy-wonderful-winter-weather/