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Al Dickenson

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As seen in: American Farriers Journal, Les Nouilles Rampantes, One Indescribable Podcast, Pod À Trois - Um podcast sobre diversidade, Substack, Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution, Mental Floss, UVM Post: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, History News Network, Fond du Lac Reporter, Poets & Writers Magazine and
Covers:  Politics, History, Language, News, Events, Education, Media, Movies, Books, Book Reviews, Theatre, Equines
I'm a working journalist, freelance writer, editor, archivist, historian, and a passionate history lover.
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A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship - Journal of the American Re...

A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship - Journal of the American Re...

allthingsliberty.com — BOOK REVIEW: A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship by Louis P. Masur (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2025) $24.95 hardcover Have you ever wanted to road trip through rural America with future presidents Thomas Jefferson or James Madison? Louis P.
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"Going Home" with Virtual Reality Provides a Unique Study Opportunity for Dementia Researchers

"Going Home" with Virtual Reality Provides a Unique Study Opportunity for Dementia Researchers

uwm.edu — The "Going Home" project is a reminiscence-based intervention using virtual reality to help Asian immigrants with dementia and their family caregivers bring back meaningful memories of their home.
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How a Resume Rescue Resume Rewrite Works

How a Resume Rescue Resume Rewrite Works

TheResumeRescue.com — Ever wonder what The Resume Rescue's resume rewriting process looks like? Take an insider's peak into this process.
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Allyship for Native Americans: Patti Schevers' Journey Back Home

Allyship for Native Americans: Patti Schevers' Journey Back Home

uwm.edu — By Al Dickenson Patti Schevers has a unique story - growing up in a rural environment as a white woman within the Oneida Nation Reservation. Patti grew up on her family farm, which she and her family have lived on ...
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Why You Should Listen to Business Podcasts

Why You Should Listen to Business Podcasts

TheResumeRescue.com — Why should you listen to business podcasts? Well, you can learn from industry experts, from personal stories, and by taking it to heart.
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How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

TheResumeRescue.com — LinkedIn is typically one of, if not the first piece of information a recruiter will see. Whether you are actively applying for jobs or casually searching for new opportunities or simply biding your time where you are, having an outstanding and optimized LinkedIn profile can seriously help you and your professional growth.
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Book Review: "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic" by L...

Book Review: "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic" by L...

emergingrevolutionarywar.org — Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian and reviewer Al Dickenson No president has an easy job. But imagine holding the position of president immediately after undoubtedly the best president the United States has ever had. That was John Adams' conundrum. Additionally, it is the subject of renowned historian Lindsey Chervinsky's new book, Making the Presidency:...
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Stop Chasing Opportunities

Stop Chasing Opportunities

theresumerescue.com — Wondering how you can get opportunities to come your way? Well, stop chasing opportunities and instead let the opportunities chase you.
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"I'm Surviving Simply out of Spite": Maxim Medvedev on Meeting Ambitious Dreams

"I'm Surviving Simply out of Spite": Maxim Medvedev on Meeting Ambitious Dreams

uwm.edu — Maxim Medvedev comes to his love of technology naturally. Being born into a family of Ukrainian/Russian immigrants, his father works as a software architect and taught Maxim the basics of computer construction early on.
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How to Keep Your Dignity on the Corporate Walk of Shame

How to Keep Your Dignity on the Corporate Walk of Shame

theresumerescue.com — Do you know how you should behave on the corporate walk of shame? This article will help you keep your dignity.
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What Is Career Coaching?

What Is Career Coaching?

theresumerescue.com — What is career coaching? This article will help you define what is involved with career coaching, and help you determine if you need it.
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Recapping the First Annual Institute for Urban Education Research Symposium

Recapping the First Annual Institute for Urban Education Research Symposium

uwm.edu — Early April saw the First Annual Institute for Urban Education (IUE) Research Symposium hosted at UW-Milwaukee. According to Dr. Leanne Evans, the Institute's Director and an associate professor at the university, the purpose of the event was ...
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One year, three continents: UWM student makes the most of studying abroad

One year, three continents: UWM student makes the most of studying abroad

UWM Report: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee — Also published on the UW-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare website on July 15, 2025.
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Beer, Brats, and Cheese: A 2,600-mile pilgrimage through Wisconsin’s culinary trinity

Beer, Brats, and Cheese: A 2,600-mile pilgrimage through Wisconsin’s culinary trinity

Wisconsin People & Ideas —
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How to Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation - The Resume Rescue

How to Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation - The Resume Rescue

TheResumeRescue.com — Ever wonder how to ask for a LinkedIn recommendation? Well, this guide will give you a step by step method to follow.
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Do You Know About the PWFA as a Pregnant Worker? - The Resume Rescue

Do You Know About the PWFA as a Pregnant Worker? - The Resume Rescue

TheResumeRescue.com — Did you know that a pregnant worker has legal protections? Find out more about this valuable, pro-family legislation in this article.
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Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee

Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee

wisconsin.edu — Also published in the UWM Report on May 5, 2025. Originally published on the UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies website on May 1, 2025.
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Three Unique Job Search Motivation Methods - The Resume Rescue

Three Unique Job Search Motivation Methods - The Resume Rescue

TheResumeRescue.com — Having trouble applying for jobs? Try one of these three unique ways to motivate yourself to search, and reach, your job search goal.
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Layoffs Often Come With a WARNing - The Resume Rescue

Layoffs Often Come With a WARNing - The Resume Rescue

TheResumeRescue.com — Layoffs often come with a warning. These usually come in the form of a federally mandated WARN announcement.
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Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee

Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee

UVM Post: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee — The program in UWM's School of Information Studies pairs groups of students with local nonprofits to provide technological solutions. Previously published on the School of Information Studies' website: https://uwm.edu/informationstudies/giving-back-to-greater-milwaukee-one-technological-solution-at-a-time/
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How to Write an Effective Post Job Interview Thank You Note - The Resume Rescue

How to Write an Effective Post Job Interview Thank You Note - The Resume Rescue

TheResumeRescue.com — Learn how the post job interview thank you letter can help you chances at landing the role. Four tips are here to help.
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Welcoming Megan White, Student Well-Being Manager, to the College of Community Engagement and Pro...

Welcoming Megan White, Student Well-Being Manager, to the College of Community Engagement and Pro...

uwm.edu — By Al Dickenson Megan White, UW-Milwaukee's College of Community Engagement and Professions Student Well-Being Manager, joined the school during the Spring 2025 semester. With a background in both primary and higher education, Megan comes equipped to aid students as they ...
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Leverage LinkedIn After a Job Loss - The Resume Rescue

Leverage LinkedIn After a Job Loss - The Resume Rescue

TheResumeRescue.com — Reeling from a job loss? Take time to recover, but to prepare yourself for your next career move, read this article.
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"These challenges motivate me": Christopher Rawlings on Directing the Wisconsin Office for the De...

"These challenges motivate me": Christopher Rawlings on Directing the Wisconsin Office for the De...

uwm.edu — By Al Dickenson When Christopher Rawlings was appointed to the role of Director of the Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in 2022, he was filling the shoes of Bette Mentz-Powell, who had been in the role for ...
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