Me in the University of Minnesota doctoral cap and gown, on the steps of the Northrop Auditorium
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) hood
The Northrop Mall before the ceremony
Molly sneaked down and got a pic after the awarding of the degrees
Me and Clara (who, of course, was so good the whole day... and so excited!)
Molly, Clara, and me
Me and my parents
A classic shot by the Northrop columns
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteIt may be just me, but Molly and your mom look alike.
Well, they say a man marries his mother! :) If I'm looking as good as her when I'm a grandma, I'll be more than content! :)
ReplyDeleteI was already thinking: your mom is hot! And I mean that in the nicest way...
ReplyDeleteI am very proud of your accomplishment, bravo!
I don't even know how to respond to that :-|
ReplyDelete...the first part I mean. As far as the second part, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you Dr. Koop! Congrats on such a great accomplishment. I guess I wasn't aware that your doctorate was in Philosophy...man, it has been a while since I've seen you guys.
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Thanks! Oh, the "Doctor of Philosophy" hood regards those who have received a Ph.D. (that's what the letters stand for). I believe it goes back a few centuries, where the term "philosophy" included studies of science and other subject areas. I think St. Thomas Acquinas actually refers to science as "philosophy" in the Summa. Anyway, no I definitely did not major in Philosophy (though that is an interest of mine). That would be quite a switch! I majored in Mechanical Engineering. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats once again! We had a great time celebrating with you and Molly this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the clarification Brendan. I'm glad I finally know what that "Ph" stands for. I knew that you had worked so hard for so long on your engineering and that's why I thought the philosophy seemed so strange...perhaps that's what you can do with all of your free time! (Just kidding Molly...)
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