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I had the pleasure of taking Paul's Neurobio course way back in the late 80's, to fulfill a requirement. It is one of two or three classes that I still viscerally remember (and very positively remember). Part of this is because the material was so different from that in most of my classes. But part of it had to be because of Paul. What he said, how he said it. His voice, so resonant and pleasing to listen to, resonates in my head all these years later.

And I have wonderful memories of talking with and listening to (and being listened to by) Paul these last 9 years that I have been working here. Not as many as I now wish I did: somehow I thought he'd always be here . . .

But even when I wasn't talking with him, one of the joys of my work here has been hearing students talk about him. I often say that one of the things I like about my job is the opportunity to play intellectual matchmaker. There have been many students over the years to whom I've said, "You know, you should really think about taking Neurobio and Behavior (or Bio 103)." Many of them have done so, and although I know many of those would have found their way to Paul without me, I still take pleasure in remembering those moments.

I can't picture Bryn Mawr without him. I've said that many times in recent weeks. Thanks to all for helping me realize that for a long time to come, at least, I don't really have to. And yet . . .