Helen Davies
@helsinhashtags.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at UCCS. Old books. Digital humanities. And my doodles.
having to spend 10 minutes and search multiple apps/ websites to find the books that I was reading on the attention economy is admittedly quite funny.
November 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
having to spend 10 minutes and search multiple apps/ websites to find the books that I was reading on the attention economy is admittedly quite funny.
always grade with a friend. then you get to see their facial reactions to their grading - and you feel so much better about your own.
November 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
always grade with a friend. then you get to see their facial reactions to their grading - and you feel so much better about your own.
the world may be a dumpster fire right now - but one of my students found out about Mandeville's travels while doom scrolling - and then did a whole project on it.
tiny victories.
tiny victories.
November 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
the world may be a dumpster fire right now - but one of my students found out about Mandeville's travels while doom scrolling - and then did a whole project on it.
tiny victories.
tiny victories.
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My department is hiring a tenure track assistant professor in in the visual arts, architecture, and/or material culture of the Islamic world. Please circulate!
careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...
careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...
Details - Assistant Professor - History of Art & Architecture | Human Resources | UMass Amherst
careers.umass.edu
November 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
My department is hiring a tenure track assistant professor in in the visual arts, architecture, and/or material culture of the Islamic world. Please circulate!
careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...
careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...
unexpected way to get grading done: everyone asked to get off the train. because of a police presence ahead. get left at a random station.
well ok. I guess I will grade then.
well ok. I guess I will grade then.
November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
unexpected way to get grading done: everyone asked to get off the train. because of a police presence ahead. get left at a random station.
well ok. I guess I will grade then.
well ok. I guess I will grade then.
I finally finished middlemarch and the immense sense of victory I feel is remarkable (also it’s insanely good if also insanely long)
November 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I finally finished middlemarch and the immense sense of victory I feel is remarkable (also it’s insanely good if also insanely long)
One of my best friends is getting engaged. And she is not making me be a bridges maid. And really that is the true meaning of friendship
November 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
One of my best friends is getting engaged. And she is not making me be a bridges maid. And really that is the true meaning of friendship
AI automatically summarizing my work in my own google drive somehow makes me feel dumber. make it stop please.
November 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
AI automatically summarizing my work in my own google drive somehow makes me feel dumber. make it stop please.
cleaning out my notes app. discovered I wrote my 2019 kzoo paper by texting a friend and then just saved the screen shots. wild move, past helen.
November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
cleaning out my notes app. discovered I wrote my 2019 kzoo paper by texting a friend and then just saved the screen shots. wild move, past helen.
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VidentesMSI members Catherine Albers-Morris (RIT) @helsinhashtags.bsky.social (UNCC), @eagatti.bsky.social (Elon Uni) presented on DH Approaches to Medieval Material Culture @ Southeastern Medieval Association. Papers inspired by work together + shout out to @kalanicraig.bsky.social, Heather Wacha!
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
VidentesMSI members Catherine Albers-Morris (RIT) @helsinhashtags.bsky.social (UNCC), @eagatti.bsky.social (Elon Uni) presented on DH Approaches to Medieval Material Culture @ Southeastern Medieval Association. Papers inspired by work together + shout out to @kalanicraig.bsky.social, Heather Wacha!
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Now... @helsinhashtags.bsky.social, what do you think, should we ask for copyright clearance to put this in our book proposal?
Hoping this helps our colleagues across the industry
November 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Now... @helsinhashtags.bsky.social, what do you think, should we ask for copyright clearance to put this in our book proposal?
Loved seeing @eagatti.bsky.social Katie Albers-Morris and Brian Cook present at SEMA at Uni of Cincinnati
November 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Loved seeing @eagatti.bsky.social Katie Albers-Morris and Brian Cook present at SEMA at Uni of Cincinnati
flying out to a conference this morning and as I got in my uber, these two little faces were looking at me
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
flying out to a conference this morning and as I got in my uber, these two little faces were looking at me
if I stare at my conference paper slide show for enough hours, It will write itself... right?
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
if I stare at my conference paper slide show for enough hours, It will write itself... right?
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Saint Matthew and Saint Mark
BnF Abbadie Ethiopian 105; የዳዊት Dāwit, Book of Psalms; Reign of Ba'eda Maryam (1468-1478); Tigray; f.51v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
BnF Abbadie Ethiopian 105; የዳዊት Dāwit, Book of Psalms; Reign of Ba'eda Maryam (1468-1478); Tigray; f.51v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Saint Matthew and Saint Mark
BnF Abbadie Ethiopian 105; የዳዊት Dāwit, Book of Psalms; Reign of Ba'eda Maryam (1468-1478); Tigray; f.51v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
BnF Abbadie Ethiopian 105; የዳዊት Dāwit, Book of Psalms; Reign of Ba'eda Maryam (1468-1478); Tigray; f.51v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
Its just that this conference paper from Bill Endres makes me sound cooler than I have ever sounded in my life
October 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Its just that this conference paper from Bill Endres makes me sound cooler than I have ever sounded in my life
if any one would like to finish my article for me that would be cool?
October 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
if any one would like to finish my article for me that would be cool?
I set a reminder yesterday to “look at books” and past Helen should really have been a bit more specific
October 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I set a reminder yesterday to “look at books” and past Helen should really have been a bit more specific
UCCS is hiring for my old job. I am happy to answer any questions. Tenure Track pre-1600 .
www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a...
www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a...
Assistant Professor - English - Colorado Springs, CO 80918 - Indeed.com
University of Colorado
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October 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
UCCS is hiring for my old job. I am happy to answer any questions. Tenure Track pre-1600 .
www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a...
www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a...
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HMML is seeking applicants for the position of "Advancement Data Manager," a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The location is hybrid, requiring three days per week on-site at HMML in Collegeville, Minnesota.
More information: https://bit.ly/43pTU2o
#NowHiring #LibraryJobs #LISjobs #GLAMjobs
More information: https://bit.ly/43pTU2o
#NowHiring #LibraryJobs #LISjobs #GLAMjobs
October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
HMML is seeking applicants for the position of "Advancement Data Manager," a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The location is hybrid, requiring three days per week on-site at HMML in Collegeville, Minnesota.
More information: https://bit.ly/43pTU2o
#NowHiring #LibraryJobs #LISjobs #GLAMjobs
More information: https://bit.ly/43pTU2o
#NowHiring #LibraryJobs #LISjobs #GLAMjobs
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I just thought that the life of an English Professor would involve more of actually getting to read
October 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I just thought that the life of an English Professor would involve more of actually getting to read
"This article is almost done".
*starts reading up on Benjamin and Shannon's communication*
This article was almost done...
*starts reading up on Benjamin and Shannon's communication*
This article was almost done...
October 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
"This article is almost done".
*starts reading up on Benjamin and Shannon's communication*
This article was almost done...
*starts reading up on Benjamin and Shannon's communication*
This article was almost done...
bold choice for an English King Charles to be taking on Catholic vibes. historically speaking. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Pope Leo and King Charles make history by praying side by side
The prayer closes a gap that stretched back to the Reformation in the 16th century.
www.bbc.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
bold choice for an English King Charles to be taking on Catholic vibes. historically speaking. www.bbc.com/news/article...
"you mentioned Moretti in the syllabus, and so I looked him up. I have a couple of questions about distant reading"
my whole semester of teaching has been redeemed.
A student read the syllabus? spotted a reference to a scholar and looked up his work? had follow up questions? IS THIS REAL LIFE
my whole semester of teaching has been redeemed.
A student read the syllabus? spotted a reference to a scholar and looked up his work? had follow up questions? IS THIS REAL LIFE
October 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"you mentioned Moretti in the syllabus, and so I looked him up. I have a couple of questions about distant reading"
my whole semester of teaching has been redeemed.
A student read the syllabus? spotted a reference to a scholar and looked up his work? had follow up questions? IS THIS REAL LIFE
my whole semester of teaching has been redeemed.
A student read the syllabus? spotted a reference to a scholar and looked up his work? had follow up questions? IS THIS REAL LIFE