Laura Krier
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Laura Krier
@laurakrier.bsky.social
Librarian, Jazzercise instructor, Writer, Professionally Curious
I've been thinking a lot lately about the purpose of universities and how (or whether) we can fulfill that purpose in our current situation. If you're also thinking about the state of universities, this pieces by CHE on university autonomy is worth a read: www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
The Strange History of University Autonomy — and Why We Need It More Than Ever
Academic freedom from the Middle Ages to apartheid South Africa to now.
www.chronicle.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I'm pretty sure every account following me on bluesky is a bot pretending to be a hot chick to scam lonely men.
August 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I always thought it was weird that fitness instructors say "that leg, that arm, that body" when cueing movements. Then I became one and it happened to me. I don't know why I say it! It's weird! But I do it.
August 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today I keep having flashes of panic when I realize that we're living in the beginnings of a fascist state and that things are going to get really bad.
August 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
You're not required to know how much you weigh. There is no law that says you are. And throwing out your scale will probably make your life a little better. feministwellness.substack.com/p/destroy-yo...
August 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
While @UCLA protects its faculty, students, and staff from a $1B federal attack, I’m joining our UC alumni community to safeguard research, healthcare, and the public university system that's shaped the lives of many I know. #StandUpForUC ucal.us/standupforuc
August 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I've been singing Red Wine Supernova in my car for months and I just now got the joke about the wand and the rabbit. 😂
August 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM