Lindsay,

It was clear from the moment I met you in your interview that you were the right person for the job. I’m so glad you took the job! Both the department and I have benefited hugely from you.

You were a support to me when times were rough in graduate school (and who doesn’t have tough times in graduate school?) You’ve also been great to discuss improving both graduate school and diversity in CS, both while I was a graduate student and since.  But beyond that, you’ve been a good friend. It always brightened my day to see you, either by dropping by your office, or meeting you at Hopper, or meeting up in Paris!

So while you’re retiring and future students won’t have the pleasure of getting to know you, you’ve made a big impact in many people’s lives.  Thank you for your hard work… and, of course, we’ll always have Paris (sorry, I couldn’t help myself!)

Rachel