Bob gets his MA

I taught Bob five or six years ago when, as a "mature student" (a

person who starts university when they are past their teens), he

started a BA. He finished that degree with ease and started an MA;

yesterday he received that degree. I did not get a chance to talk

with him so I don't know if he plans a PhD. I did get this picture of

him from my perch on the stage with a couple of dozen other faculty

members.



Bob is totally blind, or so close that it doesn't matter. He usually

gets around well enough relying on his own perceptions and white cane,

but he was brought across the Convocation stage, a tricky path with

steps and tight corners, by a guide whose ear and glasses you can see.

He is being congratulated by the University Chancellor.