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Here and away: A short history of away messages

I hardly ever use an away message. Therefore, I often return to my computer after hours of absence to find thousands of instant messages from friends frantic to determine my location.

Instant Message 1: IloveyouAJ07: Hey A-J!

Instant Message 2: IloveyouAJ07: What's the matter? Are you ignoring me?

Instant Message 3: IloveyouAJ07: Fine! Ignore me.

Instant Message 4: IloveyouAJ07: I didn't mean that! Call me when you get back

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Dr. Anne Rotich, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of African American and African Studies, informs us about her J-term course, Swahili Cultures Then and Now, which takes the students across the globe to Kenya. Dr. Rotich discusses the new knowledge and informational experiences students gain from traveling around Kenya, and how she provides opportunities for cultural immersion. She also analyzes the benefits of studying abroad and how students can most insightfully learn about other cultures.