Yesterday, I defended my thesis in an event that included the defenses of myself (literary criticism), Kevin Avery and Linda Johnson (creative non-fiction), and Jeniffer Yeatts (poetry). It was a great event. We held it at the Landmark Inn's boardroom, and over thirty faculty/grad students showed up. After my presentation, where I spoke about my project and read some of the more interesting sections from it, I was asked a number of questions about theory and literature. Then, by answering their questions, I successfully "defended" my thesis. The event was a lot of fun. I actually sort of enjoyed being up there answering the questions, though I was pretty nervous. And, probably the highlight of the reading was Kevin and Linda's non-fiction, and Jen's poetry. I've read various essays or poems from Kevin and Jen, but hearing the three of them read was wonderful. It is something I love about this program, the incredible grad students I am surrounded by.
So, that defense marked the almost-end of the semester. Only 20 more final portfolios to grade, one late research essay to grade, 200 pages to read, and a final take-home essay/exam to complete by Wednesday. So close. If only I could find a job, now.
In other news, a week from Monday I am going backpacking in the Porcupine mountains with my friends, and softball season is coming.
Till later.
2 comments:
Proud of you, J. Haven't read your piece yet, but I know right where it is, and when my semester is over, I'll get to it. Hope you can come down at the end of May.
J
Jason, Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment! That is most awesome! I just simply love where you are storing your new kayak, so ingenious of you men.!
Blessings and love. grandpa and gram troost
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