The end of Mel's PhD.

Notice posted on campus letting people know about my public defence.

My first congratulations gift from a friend - a fruit bouquet.

My first (well, to date - only) mail address with "Dr".

Napkins from my supervisor, Fern Brunger - to me (Mel).

Book club "congratulation cupcakes" - made by my master's supervisor.

Fern Brunger - my PhD supervisor. She's great. This is immediately AFTER defending my dissertation. Excited about passing with distinction:)

Right after defence - with Scott, Maya, and Aidan. Bertha would have been bored beyond words - she didn't come.

Diana Gustafson (PhD Committee Member) & Fern Brunger after the defence.