Emily's Rainbow

When this spray-painted rainbow on several large pieces of butcher paper appeared in the hallway of one of our university buildings a couple of weeks ago, it got my attention.  I have no idea who made it or why it is there.

I do know, however, whose rainbow it is:

Research.

While doing research for a paper, this article came up in my search results.

"The Potato in Spain during the Late 16th Century" published in Economic Botany.


As a friend said, some people will do anything for a Thesis.

Scholarship Awards Banquets

During Spring semester this year, I attended a departmental scholarship awards ceremony for Classics in Language and Literature. We met in a small conference room, had a one page program and after the ceremony, had pizza, drinks and cookies. (I might add the pizza was from the local eatery, very tasty)

A few weeks ago, I attended a departmental scholarship awards ceremony for Engineering. We met in the tower of the football stadium with a fantastic view of the city lights. The program was 25 pages. After a three course catered dinner with water and punch, there was a reading of all the scholarship recipients and tribute to the excellence of the program.

I wonder who has more funding.

Gold Shoes

On my way out of one class, I frequently see a small, gray-haired woman walking in the opposite direction. She always has her hair pulled back, and is clutching her books tightly to her chest. A few days ago I saw her, wearing gold shoes. Awesome.