tanabutler Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I attended my first college graduation yesterday. Our daughter graduated from Kresge College at UCSC, majoring in Psychology (to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience). To my utter astonishment: a page in the program had printed that, among the entire college, 12 were Phi Beta Kappa. One was my beloved girl. She also graduated with university honors and some other honors. Can some of you scholars tell me the PBK value?? I used to know. I think they used to get a key. I think this bodes well for getting into her chosen grad school, right? She is one happy young woman. And we (her three parents) are about that happy as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splinky Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 a little boy about 4 or 5 sitting next to me on the bus, this morning. he was holding two spiderman balloons and humming classical music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tsquare Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I attended my first college graduation yesterday. Our daughter graduated from Kresge College at UCSC, majoring in Psychology (to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience). To my utter astonishment: a page in the program had printed that, among the entire college, 12 were Phi Beta Kappa. One was my beloved girl. She also graduated with university honors and some other honors. Can some of you scholars tell me the PBK value?? I used to know. I think they used to get a key. I think this bodes well for getting into her chosen grad school, right? She is one happy young woman. And we (her three parents) are about that happy as well. Go Slugs! Congratulations on the fine achievement of said daughter. PBK? I'm guessing she did not use the old pass/fail grading system of UCSC. Oh, I see, no more than 25% of classes are permitted to be p/f for graduation. Where is she hoping to do the Ph.D? Lots of opportunity up here in Seattle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanabutler Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Landed a paying gig. At. Fucking. Last. With more stuff in the pipeline. Bonus: Work from home. Bigger bonus: It's something I can actually feel good about. I am thrilled for you, and glad I backed up to find this. x 10! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanabutler Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I attended my first college graduation yesterday. Our daughter graduated from Kresge College at UCSC, majoring in Psychology (to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience). To my utter astonishment: a page in the program had printed that, among the entire college, 12 were Phi Beta Kappa. One was my beloved girl. She also graduated with university honors and some other honors. Can some of you scholars tell me the PBK value?? I used to know. I think they used to get a key. I think this bodes well for getting into her chosen grad school, right? She is one happy young woman. And we (her three parents) are about that happy as well. Go Slugs! Congratulations on the fine achievement of said daughter. PBK? I'm guessing she did not use the old pass/fail grading system of UCSC. Oh, I see, no more than 25% of classes are permitted to be p/f for graduation. Where is she hoping to do the Ph.D? Lots of opportunity up here in Seattle. UC Berkeley, which makes me happy. Not only is it close to home, but the ethnic restaurants there are so much better than here in Santa Cruz. And no, she went for grades, flat-out. No cum laude status, but she's very happy about the PBK because of the method in which they are chosen. That meant more to her than straight grades. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lippy Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Our daughter graduated from Kresge College at UCSC, majoring in Psychology (to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience). To my utter astonishment: a page in the program had printed that, among the entire college, 12 were Phi Beta Kappa. One was my beloved girl. Congratulations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Suzanne F Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Congratulations to the Tanas Butler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghostrider Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Cheers to you & your daughter, Tana B. I am not sure that this shouldn't be an Annoyance, but I am trying to put a positive spin on it. The scent of honeysuckle is extremely strong right now, and significantly stronger this year than in the past. It permeates our house. It's almost intense enough to be nauseating. I will keep telling myself that it's a lovely scent & hope for the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 The cappuccinos and insanely good (if very sweet) alfajores the folks at our hotel in Buenos Aires gave us for free because our rooms weren't quite ready when we got there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bloviatrix Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I attended my first college graduation yesterday. Our daughter graduated from Kresge College at UCSC, majoring in Psychology (to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience). To my utter astonishment: a page in the program had printed that, among the entire college, 12 were Phi Beta Kappa. One was my beloved girl. She also graduated with university honors and some other honors. Can some of you scholars tell me the PBK value?? I used to know. I think they used to get a key. I think this bodes well for getting into her chosen grad school, right? She is one happy young woman. And we (her three parents) are about that happy as well. Congratulations Tana. Lovely, wonderful news. I can't believe 4 years have passed since you talked about her going off to college. Time sure flies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanabutler Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thanks, y'all, for the good wishes. We're still just in awe at the achievement and the possibilities. Other reason to be cheerful: the first padrón pepper came ripe yesterday. We split it three ways. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GG Mora Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Thanks, y'all, for the good wishes. We're still just in awe at the achievement and the possibilities. Other reason to be cheerful: the first padrón pepper came ripe yesterday. We split it three ways. I've planted padróns this year after having them at a Mexican restaurant up in Maine – plainly seared in a little oiled with a goodly amount of salt. I'll be asking you fro other recipes, dear. And belated felicitations over that girlina of yours. PBK, girl. Game on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Cheap Argentine malbecs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyfish Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Cheap Argentine malbecs. Shhhh! Everyone will find out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyfish Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Bass season opens this weekend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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