This letter is for everyone who will not graduate this academic school year. I have been informed that President Baker decreed that the Fall 2008 finals week will be the week after Thanksgiving. Instead of carefully measuring out my plate to find the maximum balance of mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, gravy, etc., I will instead be worrying about my upcoming exams. “No, mom, I can’t sit around and catch up with the last couple of weeks, I have to be reviewing formulas and equations for my 7 a.m. final Monday morning.” That ought to be a really fun holiday.
From my understanding, the Academic Senate endorsed an alternate schedule, one similar to the schedule we are on now, but President Baker rejected the recommendation of the Senate and decided to follow his own whim. I wish to inform all students of President Baker’s decision in the hopes that others will join me against the calendar. SAVE THANKSGIVING!