Dear Teachers,
It goes without saying that I would be honored to have any of you at my defense and the reception a friend is giving for me afterwards.
The date is Wednesday, the 24th, at 3:00 in the basement (room called ERC) of Huntington Hall which sits on Marshall St. It's a long building--across from the Sheraton University Hotel on University Ave. You can't miss it once you're in the general vicinity.
The defense is open, public and always a very interesting operation--esp. for you to to have the opportunity to see your teacher grilled!
The gathering from 5:30 to c.7:30 afterwards is at Amy Zamkoff's. She teaches gifted ed in the Tully School District.
Her address is 2727 E. Genesee St on the corner of Ferris Ave in Syr.
Directions from 81 and 690--
Take 81 north to 690 East...
Exit Midler Ave right...cross Erie Blvd. and go up Seeley Hill. Very steep hill will tell you you're on the right road.
Then take a right when you can't go any farther--that's Salt Springs Rd.
Turn left on Ferris--a couple of blocks down on Salt Springs. You'll pass a school on your left--it's the next left turn.
She's on the corner--large grey-shingled house--of E. Genesee and Ferris.
You'll like Amy. I would love to have you meet my dissertation advisor, Jerry Grant, a sociologist of education who has just retired from the Cultural Foundations Dept after a distinguished career, and, of course, my brother, Richard, president of World Vision. Jerry, by the way, is working on a new book focused on the results of school integration over the last decades in Syracuse and Raleigh, N.C. My brother is recently back from Uganda and the devastation AIDS is wreaking on Africa. I know you would enjoy talking with him.
I would love to have you with me on this momentous day. Perhaps more than anyone else. Come if you can.
We would finally get to have a glass of wine together! Love, KES
P.S. You can come to either of the above by the way--whatever works with your schedule.
KES-
I'd love to come, but Rachel has a workshop at school for most of the day so I'm not sure if it's doable. If not, all the best. I'm sure it will be exciting and intense and enjoyable. Knock their effing socks off.
Chris
Posted by: chris | May 22, 2006 at 10:10 AM
Best of Luck soon to be Dr. Stearns! I was hoping your dissertation defense was in Cortland. Sadly, my feet will only take me so far. Do let us know how it goes though and when you'll be in town again!
-Jesse
Posted by: Jesse | May 22, 2006 at 12:04 PM
Thanks C and J. The "party" is at 5:30. Can you make that?
And pick up Jesse on your way Chris?
That would be great. KES
Posted by: Karen | May 22, 2006 at 01:47 PM
Congratulations Dr. Stearns!!!
Nancy
Posted by: NancyKorba | May 22, 2006 at 03:10 PM
Knock 'em on their asses oh-so-soon-Dr. Stearns.
Posted by: matt-watkins | May 22, 2006 at 03:13 PM
Well Matt, I'll keep that in mind!!!
And thanks very much Nancy! KES
Posted by: Karen | May 22, 2006 at 10:28 PM
Congratulations!! I'm sorry I won't be able to make your defense or party, because my husband is out of town that day. I wish you all the best - you deserve it!!
Chrissy
Posted by: Chrissy Gates | May 23, 2006 at 12:29 PM
Well, since everyone else is turning you down, I think I will publicly accept the invitation. After all, I work right down the hill--I think I can get off a little early and walk up.
Not sure about the party, but I plan to attend the oral defense.
Posted by: JackHazen | May 23, 2006 at 01:40 PM
I will be there, just to make sure Jack doesn't ruin it.
Also, I can probably give someone a ride from cortland if they want.
-James
Posted by: James | May 23, 2006 at 02:08 PM
Hey James, think i might be able to bother you for a ride tomorrow? If so, my email address is [email protected] or my cell # is 857-1762. Thanks man,
Jesse
Posted by: Jesse | May 23, 2006 at 02:21 PM
Jesse is in. My car still has a couple more seats if anyone needs them.
-James
Posted by: James | May 23, 2006 at 03:29 PM
James,
You cannot stop me.
Posted by: JackHazen | May 23, 2006 at 07:11 PM