Will Romey
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I’m a first year, first semester student at SLIS West. I’m on the archives management track, and am particularly interested in audio preservation, and the history and present of local beer cultures. I’m excited about bringing my past experiences and skills to an academic setting, and connecting with people who are passionate about information studies. When I’m not reading for school, I can be found on a bike, behind a bar, or exploring Western Massachusetts’ bookstores.
Something fun about me: I managed an independent radio station’s progressive talk programming for several years, which required similar caffeination levels as grad school. Fortunately, a decade of barista experience has left me enthusiastic about making great coffee at home.
Entries by Will Romey
First Day of Classes, or “Get Into the Groove” My first day of school! Last time I started an academic program, I was half the age I am now. That passage of time doesn’t just make me feel existential dread, but also appreciation for all the experiences that took me where I am today – standing next to a towering humpback whale skull by the entrance to SLIS West. First, I drop my lunch bag in the fridge (a tin of smoked trout, a hunk of comte cheese, cherry tomatoes from Astarte Farm, a slice of homemade bread). I head upstairs, where SLIS West Program Coordinator Eric Poulin is easy to find. He’s directing people to classrooms, making introductions, and crucially, has brought coffee and doughnuts. My first class is 488 – Technology for Information Professionals. This foundational course surveys technology use in information fields. As we go through introductions, it’s clear my fellow students have a wide range of backgrounds and goals. This will be great as we explore the field together. After lunch…
