14 July 2008

Movin' on up

Many congratulations to Derek, who graduated earlier this month with his PhD, and who has secured a job at the esteemed Loyola University in New Orleans!

We knew somehow that it was inevitable, but when the announcement came from Joni & Derek that they were actually going, and not staying in the UK, well, it kinda diminished the excitement of the new job, which is really a great opportunity for them both. They've been such great friends of ours these past few years that it's sort of bewildering to think ahead to life when they're gone. But I guess that's the nature of the academic beast and we all knew this day would come – we too hope to move somewhere else when Ole finishes, so we're equally guilty of those intentions.

So, best of luck to you, Finchams. You've worked hard for this next step and we wish you every success in it. You'll always have a place to stay with us (wherever that may be!) and we can't wait for the summer conference meet-ups!


Apologies for the out-of-date photo; it's the only one on the "new" computer!

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