Another One Finishes: John McDowall

I thought that I had it bad with my dissertation laptop die the day before my pre-defense; John actually had one of his committee members die! He was able to get a waiver, so had his pre-defense and final defense will only three committee members.

 

 

Though I do not remember mine taking nearly as long as his, I could tell that at least one of his committee members was ready to leave. It made the decision process very quick. Of course he passed.

 

Now that the committee has said he has passed, it is time to get their signatures before they change their minds!

 

Then it was time for the celebratory whiskey. I brought a bottle Dave had picked out for just the occasion.

 

His wife, daughters, and mother-in-law all came. His youngest commented that he has been working on this more than half of her life.

Mark was with us in spirit.