Today, Rich succesfully defended his dissertation! It was quite the experience. He decided to do his defense in the Rotunda (for those unfamiliar with UVa, the Rotunda was designed by Thomas Jefferson, and based on the Pantheon, it continues to be an integral part of the Grounds). After 40 agonizing (perhaps most agonizing for me, Rich looked very calm and collected) minutes of presentation and questions from his committee, he was sent out while they deliberated. After another 10 minutes of waiting, they came out, shook his hand and congratulated him. We are so proud of the many years of hard work that brought Rich to this point.
Before...
...and after!
4 comments:
YEA!!! Congrats, DOCTOR Nelson.
Oh, my son the doctor!!! I am so proud! Okay, son-in-law, what's the diff???? We sure love you!
Congratulations! We are so happy for you! I love the before and after pictures!
That is SO cool! We are just so excited for you. Hooray for Dr. Nelson ( and wife...you know she deserves recognition as well...)
Love,
The Porters
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