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So me and my fellow photogeeks were planning our trip to Dallas for SPE last night, (more on that later) and instead I got dealt somewhat of a 2x4 to the face.

Thanks to the need for statewide budget cuts, the Board of Regents (the same people who approve tuition hikes every year) have handed down the decision that all of the publicly funded regent colleges (ISU, UI, & UNI) must issue budget reversions for the upcoming school year. So how does this affect mwa? This means that in addition to other cutbacks, there will be less class offerings for students next year, including art & design courses.

These affected classes include all of my upper-level advanced photography courses, which I was planning on taking to graduate by Spring 2010. I have not heard yet as to all of the areas in Design that have been affected, but I am still in shock, and somewhat furious as to why Iowa State is spending millions of dollars on new buildings and renovations, and cutting classes instead. I'm spending more on my education for next year, and getting less classes.

Also, I am supposed to be registering for classes in the next couple weeks, but am not even sure if any of the ones I want to take are still available. All of this on top of the fact that I'm going to Dallas later this week for SPE (Society for Photographic Education)

I will try to have a good time in Dallas regardless of my current situation, and hopefully it will help me take my mind of thinks for a bit. However, at this point my future at Iowa State for next year seems shaky at best. More later. :S