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Friday, October 30, 2009

100th Post Means Free Stuff for Readers!

This is the 100th "Dean's List" post! This blog had its humble beginnings in June 2008. Congratulations to me! Someone recently said that if I have had a thought related to Trinity I have blogged about it. That is not entirely true, as I only verbalize or write about 10% of what pops into my head. This would surprise those who think I have no internal filter. The filter is just a liberal little sucker.

The idea of the blog was to have another way to communicate with students. Turns out that there are probably more parent readers than students, but that's okay. Some students, like Raj Singh, have drawn attention to the blog. He satirized it in the Trinitonian in more than one column. Others, like Ali Deizza and Leslie Stryker, have tried to bribe their way into the blog. These two said they would bookmark it as favorite on their web pages. I am a little offended by that. I am not that easy. One of my new favorite students is Puru Shah, who routinely posts responses as "Digital Subway."

I was going to make a list of what I considered to be the top five posts, but decided that would be arrogant. It also dawned on me that I might not be able to identify five, which would be pretty embarrassing. So in celebration, I am offering FREE Trinity car wind socks and car flags to anyone who wants them (while supplies last). These have real retail value between $7 and $10. I have a huge stash that was I given by the TU bookstore because they were going to throw them away. I love Trinity and love those who read my blog, because I am narcissistic. So we all deserve to do a little flag-waving. Stop by Northrup 118 during normal business hours to pick up a free flag or sock. (Students, you can get ones for your parents.) And thanks for reading. I would probably still write even if I had no audience. But then again, I would be stuck with all these flags...

18 comments:

Doerfler said...

Hey - what about alumni that are no longer in San Antonio that occasionally check out your blog? Can we still get one?

p.s. I still believe that boys do not belong on Winn 3rd ;)

Law said...

You take that back Kristan. I'll have you know that I lived on Winn 3rd. Though I guess I might be proving your point...touche.

Doerfler said...

Law, do I know you? Am I such a legend at Trinity that you know my who I am even though I'm class of 2001? Am I starting to sound as narcissistic as David?

The Kemps said...

I'm with Doerfler - do you do deliveries to NYC? Don't you encourage your students to go out and explore the world? Of course, I don't myself have a car being in NYC...and Doefler, yes, you may be as narcissistic as Dave. But you know what? Everyone still loves you both. :) Fleo '01

Shep McAllister said...

I feel like I should use some cool screen name when I comment. Real names are overrated. FYI, my face just lights up when I see a new Dean's List post pop up in my Google Reader. That's right, I have this in my Google Reader.

David Tuttle said...

A flag AND a wind sock for you! FYI, I always figured a cool screen name WOULD be Shep McAllister!

local MD said...

Loved your school but my kid did not. He never seemed to fit in. I am dropping off the list of those who "follow" but I wish you the best of luck in the future both with the blog and with engaging students.

Anonymous said...

Looks like my bribery worked!

Anonymous said...

Bribery 1
Dean Tuttle 0

Trinity University Research Programs said...

no swag for Trinity staff members who are devoted readers? ;-)
- Claudia
http://turesearch.wordpress.com/

David Tuttle said...

Free flags for everyone! If you are alumni no longer in SA, e-mail me your address and specify flag or sock. All current employees can get the swag too!

dtuttle@trinity.edu

Anonymous said...

My child hates your school. Because of that, I have decided to take it up with you on your blog in the form of a comment. That is probably the most effective method.*

*sarcasm?

Leslie said...

Dean Tuttle! I don't know if you remember me. I created the alcohol education page for you my senior year (2005). I also subscribe to your blog in my Google Reader. It's so nice to have a different medium to keep up-to-date on what's going on at Trinity, especially when I'm so far away from Texas! Thanks for all the posts and keep them coming!

Ron said...

Can you mail a flag to a current staff member who is too lazy to walk to your office?

Susie P. Gonzalez said...

I actually saw a student car with a Trinity flag on it today. Now I know why. Very cool.

David Tuttle said...

"Seems like as long as I have these flags (exit visas) I'll never be lonely."
-Casablanca
The flags have been a hit. I am holding one for Emily who is abroad and hand delivered one to Ron at KRTU. Leslie, of course I remember you! Your web page has lasted. It will be re-done as part of the new web look, but it was a good run for your great work!

Leslie said...

I'm so glad it has had such a long run! Hopefully it has helped many students.

Ron said...

Thanks for the flag, David. It's "flying" in my office. You ought to start a TU courier service!