Joys of September

Is tomorrow really October? Since the answer to that question is yes, I want to take time out to reflect on the joys of September:

*Connections with fabulous faculty members at Washington U: Professors Jim Davis, Dan Shea, Tili Boon Cuille, Asad Ahmed, Andrew Rehfeld, Lutz Koepnick, Jami Ake, Joe Thompson, Ian MacMullen, Seema Dahlheimer, and Erin McClothlin to name a few. I feel incredibly fortunate to have many opportunities to get to know such fascinating and inspiring people.

*Connections with amazing students: the Brookings Seminar--my 10 first year advisees, Nick Wilbar--sophomore advisee from KY--, Coffee 'N Controversy students, Jodi Smith and Pamela Talley--senior advisees, Lucy Moore--junior advisee, Jasmine--sophomore advisess, and RA training committee. I love connecting with students in both intentional and informal ways.

*Connections with family: it was fabulous to go to KY over the weekend to celebrate with Roth and the whole Stratton crew. And to get some AWESOME news from Merri...more on that very soon! :)

*Connections with friends and colleagues: Tom and Valerie, RA alums, trivia night, Martha, Cathy, Alicia, Ginny, Steve, Helen, Tim, Josh, Erin, Katherine, and Mary (and Mary's parents!) Thank you!

Fun opportunities: dinner with Elizabeth Kolbert, the Idea Bounce, visit by Chris Johnson, Super Heroes Assembly, the egg drop, CS40 Retreat, the Danforth University Center and seeing Alan Alda, dinner with Jake, Justin, and Megan, and Psych. 105.

**Holly, kitties, the first taste of fall, and turning papers in!


The creative journey continues!