UMKC swag

UMKC's anniversary provided an excellent opportunity to buy some travel gifts (at a discount).  I procured 8 yellow kangaroos and a couple history of the UMKC kangaroo motif t-shirts.

Travel gifts

I started collecting travel gifts.  I've acquired a variety of Wizard of Oz items, and will get a few UMKC kangaroos (small stuffed animals).  In the US, BBQ-related things are great, but I'm not sure that will play well in Israel.

Plane tickets!

Plane ticket is purchased!  I'm flying out of NYC JFK on El Al.  So it's final now.

Apartment found!

My friend Nissim found me an affordable apartment in Beer Sheva near the university and train station.

Slight change of plans

Well, the Fulbright fellowship was not successful, but my sabbatical pay will cover my trip, so it's to Ben Gurion University in Jan 2014 for me!

new plan!

My application for a Fulbright fellowship was submitted this summer, with the plan to spend sabbatical at Ben Gurion University in Beersheva.  I have been warmly welcomed by many levels of the university (up to the president!).  Here's hoping!

Change of plans (again)

My application for a Fulbright fellowship was denied, although with strong recommendations that I reapply in 2012 for a spring 2014 time in Israel.