Author Archives: Kerry

About Kerry

http://kerrymagruder.com/bio/

Janux videos available

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Kerry

A series of “From the vault” videos is now available on OU’s Janux platform and at the Janux site on YouTube. These short videos, filmed on location by NextThought in the OU History of Science Collections, show rare treasures for … Continue reading →

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“From the Vault” video resources

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Kerry

A series of “From the vault” videos is now available on OU’s Janux platform and at the Janux site on YouTube. These short videos, filmed on location by NextThought in the OU History of Science Collections, show rare treasures for … Continue reading →

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Time capsule

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Kerry

“Who could have imagined 60 years ago all that was to come? For one particular sophomore on campus, the summer of 1954 was shaping up to be pretty exciting…” Thanks, Laura, for telling this story on your blog! See KTVO … Continue reading →

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All at Sea

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Kerry

For an “All at Sea” murder mystery game last night, our house became a ship at sea in 1914, filled with more than 25 role-playing guests. Hannah did it! Candace played the host

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Sleet and thundersnow

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Kerry

This morning we’ve enjoyed the sleet and thundersnow. Area schools have already been canceled for tomorrow; we’re still waiting for word from OU. Meanwhile, we recall the following video, a meteorologist’s version of Frozen: Susanna in the snow Sleet waterfall

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Happy Valentine’s!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Kerry

One of our favorite Valentine’s Day traditions, ever since 1993, is to read this beautifully illustrated story of Saint Valentine by Robert Sabuda. The origins of Valentine’s Day are murky, and there are many persons named Valentinus we might choose … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Kerry

Thanksgiving Song At our Christmas feast, December 25, 2013, we were gathered with family from near and far in my parents’ home in northeast Missouri. Candace, Rachel, Hannah and Susanna worked up this arrangement of the “Thanksgiving Song,” by Mary … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Mac!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Kerry

Today is the 30th anniversary of the unveiling of Macintosh, the first computer to be marketed to a wide public with a mouse and windows-based user interface. All of our computers today are its heirs. To celebrate, stop by the … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Mac!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Kerry

(cross-posted from ouhos.org) Today is the 30th anniversary of the unveiling of Macintosh, the first computer to be marketed to a wide public with a mouse and windows-based user interface. All of our computers today are its heirs. To celebrate, … Continue reading →

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Janux

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Kerry

On Monday morning Janux, OU’s new digital course platform, launches with the following courses, all of which offer free public enrollment: Native Peoples of Oklahoma Practical Importance of Human Evolution Chemistry of Beer Understanding and Detecting Deception Power and Elegance … Continue reading →

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Technology and the holidays, understood

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Kerry

Apple’s new “misunderstood” ad is beautiful. If you catch yourself wondering why the teenager is preoccupying himself with his iPhone instead of building deeper relationships with family, then just wait for the ending: Here’s the video featured in the ad: … Continue reading →

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Desolation

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Kerry

“I see fire” lyrics Ed Sheeran wrote and performed this song on the very day he first saw the second installment of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit. Read the story on Jackson’s Facebook page, where Jackson explains: “This is his direct … Continue reading →

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