Dear Bev,
With wisdom and thoughtfulness you helped me navigate those scary pre-tenure years. Your demeanor always put me at ease, even during “formal” conversations in your office when you were supposed to be judging me as a teacher and scholar. You addressed difficult situations with grace and understanding, listening carefully to all sides and offering guidance when you could.
I am deeply grateful for all that you have done for the college, for my department, and, most of all, for me. Enjoy a well-deserved retirement filled with doggy friends!
best,
Prathi