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On Returning from Sabbatical

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Catherine Rawn

I’ve had many conversations lately about what it’s been like to return from Sabbatical. My year away from the hectic pace of my regular teaching and service schedule gave me space to think big, to write, to follow my curiosities Continue reading On Returning from Sabbatical→

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Officially on Sabbatical!

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Catherine Rawn

As of 1 July 2016 I’m officially on Sabbatical! Instead of heading to the classroom this Fall, I’ll be on an extended summer until September 2017. Sabbatical is an amazing opportunity to spend a year working on big picture projects and Continue reading Officially on Sabbatical!→

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