Archive for 'Jordan' Category
Thoughts from an Iraqi librarian
Hiiiiiiii,
I am Thana, one of group that participated in the Amman training sessions that started on 18th, Nov. that Simmons College is responsible for.
I want first to thank Dr Michele, Dr Harvey, and Meaghan about the big efforts they did to succeed in geting this training, and many thanks also for each one who shared [...]
Concluding thoughts from Michele
Ma’a Salaama – Goodbye (from Harvey)
23 November 2007 Amman, Jordan
It is 2:30 pm on a quiet Friday at ACOR. Almost all of the Iraqis have departed – two to go at 3pm and then I bug out at 3:30. Michele and Meaghan have left as well, making ACOR seem way-too-quiet.
We concluded our week with a wonderful dinner at [...]
Last day at ACOR
Just a quick post to say we wrapped up the program yesterday. Michele gave the final session on leadership and we had a small “graduation” ceremony complete with certificates for each participant. We had a celebratory dinner at one of the nicest restaurants in Amman. Michele, Harvey, and I all received gifts [...]
ACOR Library
Encyclopedia
Originally uploaded by Meaghan K
A general encyclopedia in the ACOR library.
ACOR has a small but excellent library to support the archaeologists stationed here. History, mythology, and many other things relating to the ancient civilizations of the Middle East and the study of those civilizations. I think I must have been an archaeologist in [...]
Camels!
Camels!
Originally uploaded by Meaghan K
Here we go Red Sox!
Here we go Red Sox!
Originally uploaded by Meaghan K
You know your team has made it when people around the world start ripping off your logo.
Blogging Alone: Jor-raq-us
Canyon of the Crescent Moon
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Originally uploaded by Meaghan K
Well, the canyon is not really in a crescent shape, but Petra is absolutely stunning and somewhat unreal. 10 of us left on a bus at 6:15 this morning for the three hour ride. I had planned to sleep during the bus ride, but it was my first experience in [...]
Change “R” Us!! (from Harvey)
20 November 2007 – Tuesday
Hi from Harvey at 6:40 pm. We have had another good and long day with the Iraqis. We started the day with having them teach us about the case study method. This is an effective technique for placing students into situations that are pseudo-real. We outlined [...]
