Ms. Mentor's Impeccable Advice for Women in Academia. Emily Toth

for conservative schools; and that dressing as a Wall Street banker (gray flannel, little tie) will seem too powerful, and therefore out of place, in academia. Ms. Mentor retains some skepticism about “earthy” and “ethnic,” especially if “ethnic” means turbans and swirling fringe, but she and “Chic in Canada” agree that colorful scarves are tasteful and welcome accessories.

      Ms. Mentor and “Chic in Canada” also welcome additions to their dialogue.

      Squelched

      Q: I've been gagged! The paper I proposed for a literary convention was accepted, and the organizers put me on a panel of four people, scheduled between 1 : 30 and 3 on the second afternoon of the conference.