As the semester heightens to a fever pitch of excitement and insanity

It's that time. The hectic two week stretch between Thanksgiving and the end of classes. Students are rushed, frazzled and ready for the long break that awaits them on the other side. They've earned it. I'm looking forward to the relative calm after the semester ends to begin planning for next semester. I have lots of new initiatives to plan for, such as the Boston Connection, the Emerson Youtube page (which will launch in January), and a spring festival of Emerson film and video work. As a month of holiday parties stretches before me, I can't say I'm anxious to get to the work I have waiting for me. For now, I'll make the rounds, drink the eggnog, submit my grades and leave the frenzy to the students.