![]() Pom-pom, also called a pom or cheerleading pom, is derived from the French word pompon, which refers to a small decorative ball made of fabric or feathers. Webster's New World College Dictionary (fourth edition) gives the spelling as "pompom.".The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language (5th edition, 2011) gives the spelling as "pompom" or "pompon.".The New Oxford American Dictionary (third edition, 2010) gives the spelling as "pom-pom.".Webster's Third New International Dictionary (1961) gives the spelling as "pompon.". ![]() Pom-poms are shaken by cheerleaders, pom or dance teams, and sports fans during spectator sports. Pom-poms may come in many colours, sizes, and varieties and are made from a wide array of materials, including wool, cotton, paper, plastic, thread, glitter and occasionally feathers. The term may refer to large tufts used by cheerleaders, or a small, tighter ball attached to the top of a hat, also known as a bobble or toorie. Q: What if I have a question not listed here?Ī: Contact Stormwind University! Visit us on the web at or contact any of the officers.Three cheerleaders dancing with pom-poms in Tokyo, JapanĪ pom-pom – also spelled pom-pon, pompom or pompon – is a decorative ball or tuft of fibrous material. Q: Isn’t this just the Alliance Medical Association talks?Ī: It was inspired by the Alliance Medical Association, certainly! But instead of limiting topics to medicine, Stormwind University embraces all “academic” subjects.Ī: That’s not a question, but maybe Kezan University will offer a similar series!Ī: Sure! See above and look for “To propose a talk”. Q: Come on! How is a talk on “The Mechanisms of Druidic Shapeshifting” not fiction?Ī: It is fiction for us, the players of World of Warcraft, but it’s not fiction for our characters. The Colloquium Series is monthly and is for non-fiction. Q: Isn’t this just like Stormwind University’s Literary Conclave?Ī: Nope! The Literary Conclave is weekly and is for fiction. ((Sync your calendar with the Wyrmrest Accord Google Calendar for full automation))Ī: It’s a twice-monthly role-play event where we pretend a lecturer gives a public talk on an academic-but Warcraft- and role-play–related-subject to the general public.Subscribe to The Royal Courier for all the latest happenings.((Send an email to ((Send a direct message on Twitter to ((Send an ask on Tumblr to pommie-tappet)).Talks should be around 20 minutes (expect about 10 minutes for questions) for 30 minutes total. Mechanized automatons and other engineering topicsĪre you an expert in your field-and can explain it in simple terms to a knowledge-thirsty audience? SIGN UP! We have spots open throughout the year.Topics may include and are not limited to: WHAT: Stormwind University professors and guest speakers from the Alliance will present fascinating talks on academic subjects of importance to us all-delivered in a friendly and non-academic tone that everyone can understand and enjoy. WHERE: The gatehouse at the east entrance to Darnassus. WHEN: First and Third Wednesday of each month at the 6th bell of the evening ((6pm pacific)). Stormwind University is proud to announce its Colloquium Series in 2016! ![]() UPDATED! Since my previous speaker turned out to be deceased, may I present this replacement:īY: Cardin Horton S.U.’s Monthly Colloquium Series
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