On the Move

There was a PhD defense at the University today, in John's department. In Denmark, a PhD student gives his presentation, and then two different 'opponents', experts in the field, are given the floor to quiz the student on his or her project for a given amount of time. The student did well, passed with flying colors, and they're all still back at the University partying.

One of the opponents was from U of R. He came here for a few days with his wife. It was great fun to show them around Århus, and talk about Dibella's subs and Wegmans. Would youbelievee they've been active in refugee resettlement in Rochester, and are on the mailing list with Journey's End? (where I last worked) They have friends at Spiritus, too! We all really hit it off. I'm actually sad to see them go.

It looks as though John could quite possibly get a post-doc at U of R. I was just about ready to jump out of my chair and scream, "We'll take it!" However, John and I both felt that this fellow was encouraging him to look at other Universities as well- he mentioned opportunities at several otheruniversitiess (Harvard, MIT, and Penn State, in particular), and I guess the guys will keep in touch.

It's good to know that there is one option open- and in Rochester, too! I'm hoping that this gives John the encouragement to get going in contacting the other possibilities. I'll keep you posted on the progress.