This morning (after all the excitement with the armed robber, who apparently is still on the loose...), I had a phone interview for a field position in Switzerland. It would be for the spring, mostly unpaid (though accommodation would be provided), and consist of many long hours researching Great Tits. He said he would let me know of his decision by the end of the week. However, I made up my own decision based on the call Seth received immediately after I hung up the phone.
Seth was called by Harvard to inform him that he won the prestigious one year fellowship to study at the Villa I Tatti in Florence next year. This would mean he could do his own research, with the advantage of being surrounded by brilliant resources, and free from the distractions of teaching and administration, for a full academic year. (This would also mean I will need to put some long hours into learning Italian). The representative told him that his application was so wonderfully well received that there was no discussion about whether or not to take him; only 15 people internationally are accepted each year, and this includes ALL humanities that have anything to do with the Renaissance--art, music, literature, history, etc. I'm so proud of my Smarty Pants! :o)
What a rush...
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