A musical number dedicated to Lindsay, especially all of the new students that she has welcomed to the department and all of the old grads that she has listened to at Friday breakfast.
– From the CSE Grads
Category Archives: Have fun in retirement!
From Elise Dorough
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No one ever gets to train for a new job for over a year. Lindsay has spoiled me in that way. And yet, I feel like we have just cracked the surface. There are many things I have learned from her about this job, but the only thing you really need to know is that the students are the job. Lindsay’s dedication to supporting the students through anything and everything has been my inspiration. As our department grows, the ins and outs of this job are going to change. But the students, however many of them there are, are always at the heart of it. Sometimes people forget that, but thanks to Lindsay I know that I won’t.
Lindsay, we are sad to see you go. I already miss having your office next to mine. I’ve appreciated your support over my time in CSE; starting when I interviewed for the undergraduate advising job all the way through to our final meetings as you pass along your knowledge. The last few years have brought lots of changes for me. You’ve been a great mentor and friend, helping to make work not feel so much like “work”. CSE is a special place, and it won’t be the same without you. Although I know that you’ll still be lurking… at least for a little while. 🙂
Isla says, HAVE FUN! You deserve it!
From Valentin Razmov
It is said that a person’s life can be measured by the impact that person has made on others.
Lindsay, your impact is immeasurable, because you have touched every one of us on so many levels, including as a trusted friend.
It is also said that in the end we forget what someone has done to/for us, but always remember how they have made us feel.
To enumerate all that you have done would be an arduous task even for a person with strong memory. To recall how you have made each of us feel is simple and sweet — always as someone special, someone who deserves your full attention, and who is treated with understanding and compassion.
My deepest gratitude to you!
May you be blessed on your journey ahead!
Valentin
From Charlie Reis
Lindsay! You’ve been such a core part of everything at CSE that it’s hard to imagine it without you. You helped all of us through arcane university requirements, crazy scheduling challenges, and countless other questions. Beyond that more-than-fulltime job, you also helped run things like the massively successful visit days (a major reason many of us chose to come) and admissions committees, and still always had time for Friday breakfast!
You always had thoughtful advice, you were incredibly knowledgeable about any grad school topic, and most importantly, you clearly cared about us as individuals (as well as the CSE culture). Thank you so much for making CSE a great home for so many of us, and enjoy whatever you choose next!
Much love, Charlie
From Ben Lerner
Lindsay, you’ve been a part of my CSE experience from before my first day of class through years after my graduation. You welcomed us all on visit days with a ready smile and steady guidance, and have been an advocate, a mentor, a friend, an aide, and a highlight of my visits back to CSE. You always would take time out of your day to chat with us and see how we were doing (especially for Friday breakfasts!), and somehow were uncannily on top of every one of the minutia of everyone’s grad school trajectories. I don’t know how you managed it, but that amazing attention to detail was always a wonderful, reliable presence in my time at UW.
Thank you, Lindsay, for your humor, your warmth, all your help and everything you’ve done for me and all the other grad students you’ve nurtured in your career. Best of luck and happiness to you as your embark on your retirement!
Love,
Ben
From Thierry Moreau
Lindsay,
You will be missed! Having you as an advisor and more importantly as a friend has been a blessing. The first couple years of a Ph.D. can sometimes be a bumpy ride, and you’ve been incredibly supportive and encouraging in the most difficult times. I’ve sought advice from you many times, from administrative issues regarding scholarships all the way to personal hardships, and you’ve always been attentive, compassionate, and willing to help. I admire your dedication and hard work in making this entire department function so seamlessly as a cohesive community. Lindsay, thank you, thank you for always being there for us. You are a role model and an inspiration to many of us and above all an amazing human being.
I wish you the best in this exciting new chapter in you life.
Thierry
From Johnny Yan
Hi Lindsay,
You don’t know how important you are in my life. No, you won’t know, because it simply can’t be expressed by words. You’re the one helped me in AND out of this great department, You’re the one gave me a hug, when I was crying like a little boy experiencing the very hard time personally. You’re the one answering countless questions from a “trouble maker”. You’re the one always leave the door open physically and mentally to me and to my fellow CSE grads. You’re the one I will always appreciate and never forget in my life.
Although the time comes so sudden that we will say goodbye in a few days, that means you could take some break after many many years of hard work. I sincerely wish you all the best and enjoy your retired life. You will be missed! Take care!
From YongChul Kwon
Lindsay,
I have never imagined the department or my years in the program without you but it is happening sadly… I still remember the day I checked-in the department, taking photo for the newgrad orientation in front of the map hung across your office. You were the go-to person whenever I had a question (I had a lot) or I needed someone to listen throughout my study. You were always on my side and gave wise advice whenever I felt lost. I am grateful that I am one of those with you and sincerely thank for your support for students and the department. I’ll miss the days we chat and will remember how you did and do the same if I mentor someone.
A million “thank you” is not enough but why not throw another one?
THANK YOU and enjoy your retirement!
All the best,
YongChul
From Paul Pham
Lindsay was at the beginning and the end of my grad school experience, and the long pause in between. She encouraged and helped me re-apply. Her door is always open for chatting, no matter how busy she is. She could teach graduate-level courses in being positive, never appearing rushed, and making other people feel valuable and important. Much love and appreciation, Lindsay!
From Atri Rudra
Lindsay,
First of all, congratulations on your retirement!
I came to UW from Austin first as a transfer student. I thought the graduate advisor at Austin was good (supportive staff in general was an alien concept for me coming from India) but I was thrilled to know that there could be even better graduate advisors. And then when I went on to my current job and saw how bad (some) graduate advisors can be, which made me appreciate your help and work even more than I thought was possible!
Lindsay, for me you are the yardstick on how to interact with students and I have tried my best to emulate you when I interact with students now, though of course failing to meet your standards. I still marvel at how you would patiently listen to us, not lose your cool* and be so incredibly supportive.
I feel incredibly lucky that you were around when I was there and I feel bad for incoming students who won’t have the benefit of your guidance.
Enjoy your retirement and please keep in touch!
–atri
* I do remember one incident when you did lose a bit of your cool. During my first pit party, I was not sure if significant others were invited so I checked with one of the students organizers who in jest said no. I took the answer at face value, so I asked Carole to drop me off at the party and she then left. I still remember how mad you were when you came to know about the prank. Carole did stop by later during the evening so no harm done.
From Caitlin Bonnar
Lindsay,
I can’t think of a single time that I left your office without feeling better about myself, grad school, or, really, life in general. I think I speak for a lot of the other grad students when I say that. You have a way of seeing the best in us, and reminding us of it when our spirits, energy, or confidence are low. You’ve made many parts of a difficult transition so much easier for all of us.
When I showed up at CSE the day before grad school applications were due in 2011, I couldn’t even see myself as a grad student, let alone a graduate student in computer science. You made me feel like I already belonged. Not only that, but you remembered little details from our conversation that day, even after I had been a grad student in CSE for several months. You are the epitome of what makes the culture great here, and you had a strong influence on my decision to join UW CSE.
I hope you enjoy your much-deserved retirement, and that you visit us every once in awhile. We are going to miss you so much!
Warmest regards,
Caitlin