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[welcomeprofessor]

[ The A.C.E. camera feed is set up so that when it flickers to life--best effort converted technology that it is--it's a steady front-on angle. This is #seriousstuff, he doesn't want this to be construed any other way. ]

First off, I believe I need to extend an apology to all of you for having been somewhat lacking in faculty at being faculty. Excuses be what they may--and I know the past several months have been a distraction, to say the least--I recognize that they do only extend so far.

That all said, with some very enthusiastic support, I think we may just be ready to get this school on its feet properly.

And yes, kids, I did say school.

[ It's said with a smile, but he knows the excuses are coming. Better to cut that off at the quick, right? ]

To those of you who expressed interest previously, please consider this your formal follow-up invitation. We need all the help we can get.


[ ooc: There is an ATTACHMENT to the video post. This spreadsheet should include separate pages for classes, student sign-ups, and clubs (if you're inclined to extra-curriculars). Feel free to slot yourself in how you want, add a new line if you want to double up on a subject/deal with a variant of, or add a subject I missed.

ooc, p.s.: I will have a school mingle log to condense top-levels/log posts/etc. up later this week. ]

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[monomachy]

It has been a trying few months for everyone, Charles. There is no need to apologize.

[a beat]

I have never taught before, but I think I could give it a try.

[welcomeprofessor]

[ His face practically lights up. Can she see it beaming? Because he's beaming. ]

Diana, I would be thrilled to have you.

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[tearmeanewone]

Reporting in. I still need to do some research on syllabi, but I'm more or less prepared.

[welcomeprofessor]

Splendid. I'm incredibly thankful to have you back. [ And he sounds it. Sincerely. ]

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[magneticfields]

Why am I on this list. And why am I on it more than once.

[welcomeprofessor]

Something tells me you already know the answer to both questions, my friend.

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[aka_pistachio]

[ She is chewing her lip when the video flicks on. ]

Ok, so. This is kind of a weird question. But is there like, anybody who could do something like, I dunno. Higher education?

[ She tucks a lock of hair back into her bandana. ]

I just, um, was going to go to film school and I figure if I'm going to be stuck here anyway, if there's anybody who could teach me like, intro lit or art or writing classes. Like shit that would be ... relevant? It's ok if not. I got enough shit to do. Just figured I'd ask. You know, in case?

[welcomeprofessor]

[ He would have to be blind not to pick up on that trepidation, so let's just put that to rest right now, shall we? ]

Film school? That's fantastic. What type of film?

[ He'll get to the rest in a moment, but, sorry, the parental instinct here still wins out just a bit. ]

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[quickfingers]

[The dreaded word: school. It still gives him shivers.]

Oh. That's cool.

peter pls

[welcomeprofessor]

You sound less than enthused.

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[aka_pistachio]

oh my god. go or don't. don't be a dick about it.

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[clussy]

Ummmm...I actually have a doctor's note saying that I shouldn't be attending school. The air can make me break out in hives and cause my throat to close up.

(He even gives a tiny little cough. Pity him, Charles.)

voice

[welcomeprofessor]

I see. And could you produce this note, should I need it?

[ Nice try, Eddie. ]

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[beeped]

Yeah, so, you can file me under 'completely not interested.'

[He's over here in 'summer vacation forever' camp.]

i'm dying

[welcomeprofessor]

I think I'll file it instead under "Nice Try."

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[stantheman]

when do we get to start school?

[welcomeprofessor]

[ ...He isn't sure if this is genuine anticipation or a joke, but his heart so sincerely wants to believe the former. (So he does.) ]

This week. Unless there's an issue with that I'm of yet unaware of.

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[shadowblends]

There's no reason to apologize for something we can't control. Manipulating the future is out of all our hands.

[Well, his tone may be obvious, but--]

You have no idea how thrilled I am for this, though! [Something to distract from all the ... other messy stuff.]

[welcomeprofessor]

Not as much as you may think, Kurt. Every choice you make changes something, small as it may be.

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[squadgoals]

Good to see you getting this off the ground officially, Charles. The sooner, the better. I'll try and send as many students your way as I can.

[There's no hint of a joke—just deep approval, and genuine thankfulness. With the proliferation of children on the station, having somewhere for them to gather, meet each other, and learn would be a huge boon.]

I signed up for Self-Defense. Never taught professionally before, but I think I can figure it out. [like how hard can it be]

Wouldn't mind giving a club a shot, either. Just for the interested, of course.

[welcomeprofessor]

[ Honestly, willingness is half the battle. He smiles, relieved. Thank god this hasn't been as foolhardy an endeavor as he'd anticipated. ]

Shepard, any effort is enough. And I'm sure the students would appreciate that.

[ Once the few of them are finished complaining, anyway. ]

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[specifications]

Why am I teaching "Art"?

[ are u srs charles ]

<3

[welcomeprofessor]

[ Deadly so. And no there was absolutely no name punning involved. Never. ]

Would you have preferred something different?

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[notmarieanymore]

[At the Institute, Rogue had been about to graduate. Things had been put on hold, obviously, with the way shit was currently going down, but she still knew she had a duty to the Professor to join his school.

That being said...]

Hey- I know I haven't technically graduated yet, but if you need any additional support, I'd be happy to play teacher. Least I can do.

I'd still take classes, of course, but... I just thought I'd offer.

[welcomeprofessor]

Thoroughly appreciated. And frankly, we could use the help.

[ More frank than he'd typically be with a student who wasn't Jean, but honesty is the best policy here, he thinks. ]

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[alan_1]

I don't have any teaching experience, but I've got some professional experience with computer science. I might be able to help.

[He also comes from a universe where computers are full of little digital people who all die when you reformat your hard drive, so. His lessons will probably be interesting.]

ahhhhh

[welcomeprofessor]

Education is often more about the experience and intent than any professional training. It certainly wasn't ever what I went through a university professorship for, and yet here we are. Thank you.

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[arcreact]

[ On the one hand, teaching sounds terrible. On the other hand, training up as many technically-minded people as possible when everyone is stranded on a centuries-old hunk of metal in the vast vacuum of space: sort of appealing. In its way. ]

should i raise my hand?
nevermind, text
i'm just here to recommend the value in robotics curriculums
there are two roombas trying to mug each other outside my door as we speak
it's a sad state of affairs

[ The kids here are like eleven, but whatever. Never too young to mess with robots. ]

tony pls

[welcomeprofessor]

I'm hardly against it, but somewhat out of my purview.

[ Damn it, Stark, he's a geneticist, not an engineer. ]

Of course, the point is a bit moot if you're actually volunteering.

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[ventifact]

it's good you're starting this again

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[welcomeprofessor]

Thank you, Rey. If there is anything I can help with, please don't hesitate.

[ He's not sure he won't still have to pry--he's fine with the prying--but it needed stating, nevertheless. ]

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[ex_bossily211]

if you need anything more done, you know that all you have to do is ask.

[She's sure he knows, but want to remind him that he doesn't have to take everything on himself.]

;_;

[welcomeprofessor]

You've been a tremendous help already, Clara. It wouldn't be near as close to ready without you.