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Emily Gresbrink, Ph.D. ✨

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πŸ‘©β€πŸ«: Asst Professor of Technical Communication πŸ“• : digital comm + risk/crisis + structured authoring + tech comm pedagogy 🧑: camping + memes + roller derby + dnd + pets (Opinions solely mine)

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The music at CLE (airport) goes something hard lemme tell ya

07.03.2026 05:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Marsh with ominous creature

07.03.2026 03:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@impossiblephd.bsky.social @rachaeljay13.bsky.social and I on Thursday at 1:45 EST, β€œRisky Click: The Rhetorical Closeting of Queer Desire,” Room 307B!

04.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Yaaayayayay

04.03.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Boy oh BOY and yeehaw do I have some updates!! I’m at #4C26 though so gimme a sec to hug everyone and then I’ll fill all y’all in

04.03.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ¦— πŸ¦—β€¦. I forgot about my Bluesky account I AM SO SORRY!! I promise I’m alive 😭

04.03.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo collage of the Minnesota Nice roster for Monsoon Madness. It comprises of 21 photos, mostly of the member's childhood photos. The captions for each have their names and pronouns. At the top is the MNRD logo.

Text is as follows:
Coach Erma Gerd she/they
Coach Chu she/her
Coach Amanda Lorian she/her
Captain Speed Rita #924 she/her

Laural Mighty #11 she/her
Whoopsie Daisy #112 she/her
Bi Fieri #13 they/them
Brizuss #14 she/her
Ginger Snap #17 she/her

BooBoo #18 she/her
Battlerina #22 she/her
Scam Likely #419 they/she
Wheelie Nelson #511 she/her
Sweaty Mollz #556 she/her

XboxBree60 #60 she/her
Lightning Thrash #66 she/her
Skatey Gaga #687 she/her
Marty McFly #808 she/her

Fanny Smack #89 she/her
Buck Hustle #919 they/she
Lady Novacaine #93 she/her

Photo collage of the Minnesota Nice roster for Monsoon Madness. It comprises of 21 photos, mostly of the member's childhood photos. The captions for each have their names and pronouns. At the top is the MNRD logo. Text is as follows: Coach Erma Gerd she/they Coach Chu she/her Coach Amanda Lorian she/her Captain Speed Rita #924 she/her Laural Mighty #11 she/her Whoopsie Daisy #112 she/her Bi Fieri #13 they/them Brizuss #14 she/her Ginger Snap #17 she/her BooBoo #18 she/her Battlerina #22 she/her Scam Likely #419 they/she Wheelie Nelson #511 she/her Sweaty Mollz #556 she/her XboxBree60 #60 she/her Lightning Thrash #66 she/her Skatey Gaga #687 she/her Marty McFly #808 she/her Fanny Smack #89 she/her Buck Hustle #919 they/she Lady Novacaine #93 she/her

There's nothing passive about their aggression, meet the Minnesota Nice skaters and coaches traveling to Arizona to compete in Arizona Roller Derby’s Monsoon Madness tournament August 29th–31st, 2025!

25.08.2025 18:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoy TWO high-energy bouts in one night, get your hands on exclusive merch, and boogie your heart out during the halftime dance party!

Which team are you rooting for this season; Bodies of Water, Maul Rats, Roller Vortex, or Wednesday Warnings?
Drop your pick in the comments!

06.08.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🚩

30.07.2025 14:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not even from NYC and I’m partying about it. This is such a wonderful precedent πŸŽ‰

25.06.2025 03:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I know this can sound kind of silly at a time like this, but doing a war without congressional authorization is ample grounds for impeachment

22.06.2025 00:02 πŸ‘ 15084 πŸ” 3056 πŸ’¬ 445 πŸ“Œ 164

that’s awful for a 3:3 😭

17.06.2025 22:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Some summer highlights from the last four weeks:

πŸͺ‘ one new tattoo
πŸ›Ό one fun and winning roller derby tournament
πŸ“• one summer session almost done
🍝 one trip to Cincinnati in the books
😷 one successful surgery and recovery
🌱 30+ thriving garden plants

So far, so good. 😊

17.06.2025 03:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Been quiet here for a few weeks. Mostly that’s because I’ve been busy and overwhelmed with summer classes and conference travel! But I promise that I’m hanging in there and finding rest. β™₯️

17.06.2025 03:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.

This is a major win for public health.

16.06.2025 21:46 πŸ‘ 32718 πŸ” 8326 πŸ’¬ 369 πŸ“Œ 408

We can all save Bluesky if we put on the best darn talent show this town has ever seen

27.05.2025 01:01 πŸ‘ 827 πŸ” 107 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 14

i want a covid booster tbh

23.05.2025 02:49 πŸ‘ 9188 πŸ” 1139 πŸ’¬ 495 πŸ“Œ 145

Attending #CWcon25? Looking for something to do bright and early tomorrow? I’ll be presenting remotely at 9:00am with @banvillemorgan.bsky.social and @emilygresb.bsky.social on β€œPolitics of Compliance: Redefining Perceived Agency in β€˜Wellness.’” We hope to see you there!

16.05.2025 03:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Infographic for Minnesota's Have a Nice Day Tournament. The image is mostly text with the HaND logo on the right. The logo consists of the name overlaying a silhouette of Minnesota. The southern end of the state is surrounded by a light blue wave. Behind the silhouette is the head of a loon with laser eyes striking a star in a lightly cloudy sky. 

Text is as follows:
Minnesota Roller Derby
All - Stars
Tournament

June 6th - 8th
3 Days, 10+ Games, 7+ Teams

Location
Hopkins Pavillion
11100 Excelsior Blvd
Hopkins Minnesota

Leagues
Arizona Roller Derby
Minnesota Roller Derby
North Star Roller Derby
Texas Roller Girls
Red Stick Roller Derby

Information
Tickets and more information at
mnrollerderby.com

Infographic for Minnesota's Have a Nice Day Tournament. The image is mostly text with the HaND logo on the right. The logo consists of the name overlaying a silhouette of Minnesota. The southern end of the state is surrounded by a light blue wave. Behind the silhouette is the head of a loon with laser eyes striking a star in a lightly cloudy sky. Text is as follows: Minnesota Roller Derby All - Stars Tournament June 6th - 8th 3 Days, 10+ Games, 7+ Teams Location Hopkins Pavillion 11100 Excelsior Blvd Hopkins Minnesota Leagues Arizona Roller Derby Minnesota Roller Derby North Star Roller Derby Texas Roller Girls Red Stick Roller Derby Information Tickets and more information at mnrollerderby.com

3 DAYS. 8 TEAMS. 12 GAMES. ZERO CHILL.

Mark your calendars! MNRD’s annual All-Stars tournament, Have a Nice Day, is fast approaching June 6–8, 2025.

With top-tier teams visiting from across the country, this tournament is not one to miss!
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07.05.2025 17:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Japanese media is reporting that Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign films could limit Americans' access to anime films: mainichi.jp/articles/202...

05.05.2025 04:37 πŸ‘ 277 πŸ” 108 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 92

Special place in hell for whoever is lighting off fireworks at 11:46p on a Sunday and causing my dogs to hear Creedence Clearwater Revival songs start playing in their minds

05.05.2025 04:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of Minnesota Roller Derby’s all star program. The skaters are in blue jerseys and the coaches are in black.

A photo of Minnesota Roller Derby’s all star program. The skaters are in blue jerseys and the coaches are in black.

@mnrollerderby.bsky.social looking extra tough and ready to rumble this all stars season πŸ’ͺ🏻

30.04.2025 03:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

::grabby hands::

25.04.2025 12:59 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

So all this is to say:

When you’re managing a team or collaborating, aim to be mindful of expectations everyone’s been given (and the ones you’ve handed out). Be mindful of everyone’s agency and autonomy to succeed and learn. Mistakes and growth need to happen. And my therapist was right πŸ˜‚

19.04.2025 04:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Unfortunately I don’t know if I can talk to this person about it? (But sure, Bluesky, you can have it!)

19.04.2025 04:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I get that intent β‰  impact is part of this (that person was not trying to break me down), and while the gesture to help was thoughtful …. There was an expectation given to me, then taken away without my consent, and it left me feeling overmanaged and helpless. Just this big 🀏

19.04.2025 04:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This week, someone tried to do something nice for me and it really wasn’t at all. I won’t get into details bc #vague: but it was a task I was given and needed to do, but it was repeatedly taken away & micromanaged to be β€œhelpful.” I couldn’t succeed. I had no agency. You know the feeling.

19.04.2025 04:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I think … I think she’s right? Lemme elaborate with a good old fashioned vaguebook.

19.04.2025 04:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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spongebob squarepants is sitting at a table in a diner . Alt: spongebob squarepants is sitting at a table in a diner .

Let’s say you are doing a task (or something) for someone. Then, without your consent or knowledge, that person (or someone else) suddenly completes or take away the task with minimal or no communication.

My therapist says that can take away agency & create a feeling of helplessness or emptiness.

19.04.2025 04:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Been thinking about something my therapist said awhile back that’s living rent free in my head and I think she’s onto something - and I need to get this off my chest - 🧡

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