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Sabbatical for Stan Starts with Shebang
- Contributed by Linda Turner
After 20 years of coaching LIGO from its conception and
birth, and then helping to lead it into a world-class
scientific laboratory, Stan Whitcomb has earned a few
days off. For some time, Stan has looked forward to
taking a sabbatical and now his dream has become reality.
Beginning in August, Stan will enjoy the beauty of Australia
as he works at the Australian National University while
playing tourist in the "land of Oz." Before he left, many
of Stan's LIGO colleagues gathered in a farewell celebration
at the Crown City Brewery in Pasadena to say so-long and
to wish Stan well. Though gone for only six months, Stan's
expertise, guidance and genial fellowship will be missed
by all (his return is already eagerly anticipated!). We
wish him a wonderful interlude of rest, adventure, and
rejuvenation. But then, it's back to the grind here at LIGO!
Some Revelers and Well-wishers from Stan's LIGO family...
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After 20 years of coaching LIGO from its conception and
birth, and then helping to lead it into a world-class
scientific laboratory, Stan Whitcomb has earned a few
days off. For some time, Stan has looked forward to
taking a sabbatical and now his dream has become reality.
Beginning in August, Stan will enjoy the beauty of Australia
as he works at the Australian National University while
playing tourist in the "land of Oz." Before he left, many
of Stan's LIGO colleagues gathered in a farewell celebration
at the Crown City Brewery in Pasadena to say so-long and
to wish Stan well. Though gone for only six months, Stan's
expertise, guidance and genial fellowship will be missed
by all (his return is already eagerly anticipated!). We
wish him a wonderful interlude of rest, adventure, and
rejuvenation. But then, it's back to the grind here at LIGO!
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