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Each August since 1998, Beloit College has released the Beloit College Mindset List, providing a look at the cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college this fall.
The Beloit College Mindset List, which this year is as old as the entering students themselves, is created by Ron Nief, Emeritus Director of Public Affairs; Tom McBride, Emeritus Professor of English; and Charles Westerberg. Additional items on the list as well as commentaries and guides are found
here and at www.themindsetlist.com Regular updates and discussions are on Facebook and Twitter.
Previous lists are available online dating back to the Class of 2002.
Among the 50 entries I found it interesting that, from their perspective, there's always been Google, South Park, and mass-produced hybrid vehicles. What is/are your favorite(s) and why? What did they leave out?
(Score: 1) by mechanicjay on Thursday August 20 2015, @08:54PM
I look forward to this list ever year. Some years are better than others, but mostly, it's an interesting snapshot of some of the facts and world events (or lack of) that help define a particular group of people. I've found it especially helpful working in high-ed to remind myself of the ever growing generation gap between me and the Froshlings.
My VMS box beat up your Windows box.
(Score: 2) by Kell on Friday August 21 2015, @06:05AM
I feel it too - I was astonished when none of my students got TOP GUN references. So sad.
Scientists ask questions. Engineers solve problems.