Jim's Graduation

On June 15, 2008 Jim received his

Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM)

from the

Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of Santa Barbara.

http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/

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Whoo Hoo!!!!!!

Here he is as he was walking down to the stage at the beginning of the ceremony. Jessy stood up on the chair and took a bunch of pictures. We had just yelled at him to get him to turn our way.

I love this picture!! He looks so happy. Shaking hands with Chancellor Henry T. Yang right after his name was read. Jessy let out a very loud yell when his name was read. He said he heard it from the stage!
Coming off the stage.
Jim said it was always his dream to graduate from UCSB and now he has done it!
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A little about the school. Follow the link above to get all the information on it.

"In its relatively brief history, the Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at UCSB has earned a reputation as one of the top schools of its kind in the nation. It is among a handful of schools in the United States and the only one in the West that integrate science, management, law, economics, and policy as part of an interdisciplinary approach to environmental problem-solving.
Located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and led by Dean Ernst von Weizsäcker, the School is a leading center of research and teaching, where every student, whether pursuing a Master’s or a Ph.D in Environmental Science and Management, receives a rigorous, varied, and highly personalized academic experience. The Bren School attracts the brightest and most dedicated students, who benefit from being taught and mentored by a faculty of distinguished leaders in their respective fields.
The School pursues its research- and education-based mission at Bren Hall, a cutting-edge structure that has been recognized as the "greenest" laboratory facility in the United States. It is home to a collection of superbly equipped laboratories, computer centers, lecture halls, and other teaching and meeting places that support instruction, research, and the development of tomorrow's most capable scientists and environmental managers. "
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One thing for sure, when they say "rigorous" they aren't kidding. I couldn't believe the amount of work Jim had to do in the two years he spent there. Grandpa was always saying he is studing all the time!! Paper after paper had to be done. Class after class to study for.

Showing the hood. Gold was for Science.

James Alan Anderson

The Group that made the trip up to Santa Barbara . Grandpa, Jessy, Jim, Tammy and Paul.

With his very, very proud Mom!!


Tammy and Jim

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Well done Jim!!!!