"Welcome to my world, such as it is. :) It's changed a lot over the last few years, but it's still mine. Mostly. Professor, student, hero (and villain), musician, wizard, husband, virtual caretaker, radio DJ... it's been an interesting ride so far. Since you're here, allow me to explain.

Where to start... well, since money is one of the universal interests, let me start with what I do for a living. I'm a tenure-track faculty member of the School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University. I teach Broadcast & Cable Law, the Senior Seminar class, the Advanced Electronic Media Design course, serve as the Assessment Coordinator for the School, and act as the Internship Director.

In November of 2009 I successfully defended my Doctoral Dissertation, and in March of 2010 I officially graduated from Ohio University with my Ph.D. in Telecommunications. My dissertation focused on the formation of identity, community, and culture in online text-based role-playing games, which is linked to my long-time association with Aurealan Realms MUD (more on that below). Prior to my Ph.D., I received my Master's Degree from the same School I currently teach at. Before that, I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Adrian College.

Outside of school, I am a home-studio musician, and have been active in vocal performance since the 5th grade. Since then, I've done an opera, many comic operas, musicals, the occasional dramatic stageplay, and have been fortunate enough to be part of two different bands. Most recently, I was as a vocalist with a folk/rock band, "Bob Stewart and Friends" down in Athens, Ohio. I have also run, in the past, my own small weblishing company called The CyberSinger's Cafe', or CSC for short, specializing in businesses/organizations for the arts and artisans alike. Although only a side-business currently, I have penned web pages for local arts organizations (and other types of organizations as well) across the country.

I am happily married to the woman who was, and continues to be, one of my best friends. We've known each other for over 25 year now. I created an online Wedding Album as a wedding gift to my her, but she doesn't mind sharing, so if you want to take a peek, go ahead. I'm not particularly enamored of how I look in those pictures, but I can't exactly change that now, can I?

For many years, I ran a MUD called Aurealan Realms, which I inherited from its creator (James Rhone aka Vall, who now co-Admins with me) in November of 1997. The MUD now remains online mostly as a functional museum, with its playerbase having moved on to other games and endeavors. This was the laboratory (or sorts) for my dissertation, and it will always have a warm spot in my heart, thanks to the many friends I made during its active years. Additionally, the writing on the MUD, done by a wide variety of very talented artists over the years, is still some of the best I've ever seen in this venu. Someday, those who appreciate such things will find the Realms. Until then, I'll do my best to keep it safe, dust it every so often, and make sure it's ready to receive visitors whenever they stop by.

My friend Jamie Breckenridge and I created a virtual memorial to one of the best friends either of us have ever had, Michael "Big Daddy Pi" Pyorala. I visit the site every day to make sure no one has defaced it, polluted the guestbook with spam ads, and to otherwise ensure it is as pristine and peaceful as it was the day we created it. Rest in peace, Pi. We still miss you, every day.

What do I do for fun? Well, my latest hobby (for more than five years now) is City of Heroes. It is an MMORPG (Massively-Multiplayer-Online-Role-Playing-Game) based around superhero/supervillain archetypes. I am able, through the marvel of modern technology, to play with many old friends, as well as many new friends made through the game, all across the continent. I have put up a meager gallery of some of my characters (which I always need to update) to show off the "cool costumes." :)

From 2007 to 2010, I was a part of a streaming radio station, now closed down, called w00t Radio which catered to the players of MMORPGs. I started as a DJ, doing two shows there, and eventually rising to become the Station Manager, working with my good friend Michael "DJ Jester" Theis. My primary show was the Theatre of the Mind, which featured a wide variety of film and television soundtracks and scores, spanning several decades. As with all things, however, Michael decided to call it quits, and as much as I miss the station, I agree that it was time.

This isn't to say I'm off-the-air entirely, however. At CMU, the student-run radio station, WMHW, 91.5 FM, allows us old-folks on during the summers (the students run the station during the school year). You can find me, along with my co-hosts Marty "The Madman" Curry, Trey "Papa Trey" Stohlman, and Buddy "The Budman" Allman every Tuesday night from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. eastern for The School of Rock. We play any and all classic rock songs from the late 60s to the early 90s. We have a loyal following that seems to be growing by the week. We're on from May to August every year, and do a guest-spot during the Alumni Take-Over at Homecoming as well! I invite you to tune in and join us for a show, I think you'll enjoy yourself!

My wife, my mentor Sheri Bleam, my best friend Tim Tilton and myself also host an annual gaming convention at Adrian College, in honor of Mike Pyorala. It's called BDP-SummerCon (Big Daddy Pi SummerCon), and it is one of two memorial gaming conventions held each year in Mike's honor. Anyone is welcome, the more the merrier, but pre-registration at the BDP-SummerCon site is required (so we know how many people to expect).

I am also a retired reviewer of Films. I started Prof J's Movie Reviews in June of 1998, and retired it in May of 2006. The reviews are still there, however, and someday I may return to reviewing. For now, however, I only review films verbally when I talk to people.

Oh I know... you're saying to yourselves 'Ok, but is this info current?' right? Well, it's as current as I have time to make it. The latest update came on July 19th, 2010. So that's me in (relatively) short. If you've read this far, you're either A) Me, B) delusional, or C) really, really bored, but thanks all the same. :)" -Jeff