Boo!

Nina in Costume?
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Oh, have a happy Halloween, efurryone! I'm hoping my costume will get me lots of treats. What do you think? It frightens Victor a little.

Boo!

Anofur Year Already?

Mom says it's my gotchaversary again. I wasn't payin attention - I's too busy racin around hafin fun!
5 years ago, I picked mine mom when she stopped to say Ohai to the doptable kittehs. I said "Hey you, lookit me! Hold me! Listen to me purr! Yeah you! I's been waitin fur you my hole life." Acourse, I was only 8 monfs old, but I thot I was all growed up.

Mom took me home to meet Bonnie an, wul, I tried to be furiends. Affer Bonnie was goned, I was kinda sad an had no one to run affer an chase thru da howse. Then Nina camed, and I couldn't wait to meet her! She purrs amost as much as Bonnie growled. An she tastes good, too. We play chase an groom eachofur an watch birds together. Squirrel!

But Mom's still my favoritest person an I like to cuddle up to her an purr (an sumtimes snore). She's also pretty good bout givin out treats an playin wif us an lettin us play in da sink.Yeah, she was a good choice. I's glad I gotted her.

Torbie Tuesday

Oh! A little help please? Next time, sort the laundry more carefully; I'm clearly "delicate"!

Hydrology Course FAQ

Oh, I didn't realize so many students would be interested in taking Feline Hydrology 161b! Please read the course description if you haven't already... I'll wait. Don't forget to come back.

Prof. Tabbycat has asked me, Nina, to answer some of the questions we've received about the course. I'll do my bestest, but I'm only the T.A. Technical questions may require consultation.

• Since we have at least 18 cats already enrolled, there's talk of opening a second session or repeating the lecture next semester.
• We make break up groomates and siblings to improve concentration and reduce classroom disruptions. Rasslin and THOE is for before and after class.
• Anyone suspected of attending class while under the influence of catnip will be sent home (except for the Professor). Any catnip or catnip toys brought to class will be confiscated for later use.
• Cups will be provided in Lab, but you may wish to find your own for practice at home. Remember, non-breakable cups ONLY! If you can't comfortably sip from the bottom of the cup, practice dipping your paw. Oh, and cups must fit under the faucet!
• Hydrology 100 (Basic Hydrology for Felines) is offered every semester. Hydrology 160a and 161a are offered in the Spring, though concurrent enrollment is discouraged. 160b and 161b, similarly, are offered in the Fall. The CATalog has full deTAILS on prerequisites and graduation requirements, or speak with your academic counselor.
• For those who struggled a bit in 161a (Nitro - this means you!) or want extra help, advanced students Moe and Billy Sweetfeets will be tutoring. Zippy may also be available to help, if it doesn't interfere with her PhD work. See me to sign up for tutoring.

Please be aware that some Canine Plumbing labs will be meeting next door. If you encounter some of our... less agile fellow students, try to remain civil. Feel free to hide under the bed until they've gone. Litter boxes are located in the big bathroom and basement. Be kind - bury your waste.

Student Services wants me to remind you that they can help if you're struggling with anxiety, peer pressure, and even insomnia. They offer individual and small group controlled gradual exposure therapy for those with some fear of water. You won't receive course credit for therapy, but it will teach you strategies to help you in many real-life situations (e.g., rain - ick!) as well as allowing you to attend classes in the Feline Hydrology department.

Please leave any additional questions in the comments. Purrs and thank you for your interest!

Feline Hydrology Course Announcement

This fall, Professor Victor E. Tabbycat will be presenting Hydrology 161b: Faucet, Cup and Drain - How a plastic cup changes the dynamics of water in the bathroom sink. This is the second course in the Bathroom Hydrology for Felines series. Lectures and demonstrations will be held in the small bathroom upstairs. Space is limited. Mandatory labs will be led by the T.A. Students will be graded on attendance, participation, and observations. The final exam will be cumulative and worth one-third of your final grade.

Prerequisites include Hydrology 161a: Faucet to Drain - The dynamics of running, dripping and standing water in the bathroom sink, and the Hydrology 160 series, Basic Hydrology for Cats. Note: advanced students may study cups in other types of sinks for extra credit with prior approval from the professor.

Office hours will be Mancat Mondays and Wordless Wednesdays between second breakfast and mid-morning nap, depending on sunshine. Additional study groups can arrange to meet on Furry Fridays and Caturdays at o'dark thirty.

Prof. Tabbycat earned his Masters in Feline Hydrology under the tutelage of the late Bonnie Underfoot, PhD and has more than 5 years experience with water in sinks, bathtubs, bowls and fountains. Nina Torbie will be the T.A. for this course. Ms. Torbie has been studying with Prof. Tabbycat for over 2 years, specializing in fountains and bathroom sinks.

Professor Victor E. Tabbycat

Ninafur Torbie

The following pictures show your hydrology teachers working in the lab.

Weeks 1 & 2: Selecting and positioning your cup:

Weeks 3 & 4: Observations and discussion:

Weeks 5 & 6: Presenting our results:

Enrollment forms are available in the department office.

Happy Tabby Tuesday

Oh, I have a happy. This is my favoritest warm bed and now it's in the sunshine! Purr, purr, purr, purr...