Saturday, December 22, 2007

CONNECT-I-CUT

Looks like we will have to learn to spell this properly, as I have been offered the position at University of Hartford.
WHoohoo!
When the Dean called my parents house on Thursday he asked for "Doctor Owens", which threw my family for a bit of a loop-- as my Grandfather, the only Dr. Owens we know in Valdosta, Georgia died about 20 years ago. My parents gave the Dean the number for Mike's parents-- where we are staying until today. He called, offered the position, and then I told him I'd call back the next day. WHen I called back on Friday I had to negotiate the details, like salary, moving expenses, research budget-- CRAZY. That's not my strong suit, but it was fun and exciting.
I will sign a contract in January, with the expectation that we will move to Connecticut in the late summer-- July or August of next year.
OK-- taking the UHaul to Valdosta today-- so we need to get rolling!
More soon!

4 comments:

Dorthe said...

fantastic -congratulations, we are so happy for you.
d and k-lo

danzante said...

A huge congratulations. Have a relaxing Christmas!
Love, M,M and R

Dogwood Girl said...

I knew you would get it! I just had a hunch. Great news, and we are already looking forward to a visit to Hartford. In the meantime, we are glad we'll have you in the SE for the next six months or so.

StephB said...

Whoo hooo! That is awesome news. Congratulations! : )