Yesterday I got officially hooded as a Doctor of Philosophy!
Now whenever I publish anything about enviro-stuff, I can say it’s written by “Siel, PhD” — and pretend to be an academic expert on the topic. (My degree’s in Literature & Creative Writing)
From now on, I shall only answer to Dr. Siel. Actually, my degree doesn’t formally record until August, and my diploma doesn’t arrive until 4 - 6 weeks after that. So I’ll be just plain Siel for a while yet –
Thanks to my awesome friends for coming to the hooding ceremony and celebrating with me :)
Photo by Summer Bowen
Update, 6/23/08: My diploma arrived!
Congratulations on the accomplishment Dr. Siel!! :)
Comment by TOMAS — May 16, 2008 @ 10:54 am
That is awesome! Congratulations! Cheers….
Comment by Lloyd — May 16, 2008 @ 11:04 am
CONGRATS!! You look great in your hood-ie! ha ha.
xo
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Comment by Hannah — May 16, 2008 @ 11:15 am
Congrats, Dr. Siel! That is quite an accomplishment!
Comment by Roberta — May 16, 2008 @ 11:44 am
Congrats on the hooding.
Comment by Don Hosek — May 16, 2008 @ 11:44 am
congrats doc!
Comment by t o n x — May 16, 2008 @ 12:38 pm
Congratulations! That’s wonderful!
Comment by Robert 'Groby' Blum — May 16, 2008 @ 1:04 pm
DOCTOR Siel!
Way to go!
I’ll buy you a cuppa next week,
if you can find me!
Comment by Gil Friend — May 16, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
Quite the accomplishment! Congratulations …
Comment by Preston — May 16, 2008 @ 4:39 pm
Dr. Siel? Wow! That’s super-awesome. Congratulations! :)
Comment by Zandria — May 16, 2008 @ 5:06 pm
Congratulations! That’s quite an achievement.
Comment by KateNonymous — May 16, 2008 @ 6:29 pm
Congratz!
Comment by Anna — May 16, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
Siel, that’s great. Way to go. From watching a number of friends go through this (or, worse, go for it and eventually give up) I know its a long hard slog. I’m really happy for you.
Comment by Rodney North — May 16, 2008 @ 7:07 pm
Congratulations Dr. Siel! Another educated woman in a position to educate others through her superb blog. Keep it up, I read yours daily.
Comment by Cindy Bodie — May 17, 2008 @ 3:06 am
Congratulations. You deserve to be proud. Great accomplishment. Now you are a green la doc!
Comment by Virginia — May 17, 2008 @ 4:47 am
Congratulations! Very exciting news.
Comment by Kalyn — May 17, 2008 @ 5:42 am
Congratulations!!!
Comment by lizriz — May 17, 2008 @ 6:58 am
Wuhoo Siel! You’ve been busy. Was just with a friend who has just started the PH.D. ride. It takes so much work and dedication. Seriously, congratulations!
Comment by Jory Des Jardins — May 17, 2008 @ 8:37 am
Congratulations Siel! As a fellow writer, it amazes me the discipline you have shown to go through this. I look forward to reading more and more of your writing.
Judi
Comment by LA Farm Girl (Judi) — May 17, 2008 @ 10:31 am
Congratulations, Dr. Siel…WELL DESERVED! The picture reflects such happiness and positive energy! You are an inspiration to all for following a dream resulting in a success story. ‘Love those !
Again, congratulations! Blessings, Michele
Comment by Michele Kimberlin — May 17, 2008 @ 7:17 pm
Congrats, Dr. Siel!
Comment by Jasmin — May 18, 2008 @ 4:23 am
Congrats! This must feel so good.
Comment by Morra — May 18, 2008 @ 5:56 am
Congratulations, Dr. Siel!!!
Comment by :: jozjozjoz :: — May 19, 2008 @ 8:55 am
Congratulations!
Comment by Jill — May 19, 2008 @ 7:54 pm
Conrats Dr. Siel! didn’t know you were a Trojan…
i also sat through Iger’s speech on friday as an rite of passage into the real world;)
keep on rocking!
Comment by Stephen — May 19, 2008 @ 9:12 pm
Thanks for the kind words, everyone :)
Comment by Siel — May 19, 2008 @ 10:13 pm
congratulations!!! you look faaaabulous in your regalia!
Comment by mb — May 19, 2008 @ 10:39 pm
Congrats Dr. Siel!
Comment by Shea Gunther — May 21, 2008 @ 11:16 am
Hurray! What an accomplishment! I realize you announced this last week. I’m a little behind in my blog reading.
Beth
Comment by Beth Terry — May 23, 2008 @ 4:53 pm