My intro to the Hebrew Bible teacher is seriously the nicest woman I've ever met and one of my all-time favorite teachers. Our final is tomorrow, and I emailed her asking if she'd be in one of the on-campus cafes before the test and saying I was sorry the class was ending. Her reply:

"Yes, I certainly will be in Brown & Brew before our exam. My bus usually gets there around 10:50 a.m. If you have last minute questions, or just want to sip some coffee/juice with me, come on over. I’d love to see you any time!

And I too miss our class, and I do wish it could go on for several more semesters! The material is wonderful, and I really like the members of our group. It will be hard for me to say goodbye. And if you ever have the time or inclination, I would be delighted to have you in any course I teach. If anything is ever filled and you want in, just let me know. New Testament is an interesting study, and the Feminist Theologies is a very special course. I think you would really appreciate it. You would always be welcome!

See you tomorrow -
All my best,
As always,
Peggy"

The first day of class, she teared up cause they had moved her department's offices and she missed them (she's been teaching here for about 20 years, I think). And she's brilliant -- she went to Harvard Divinity, and other theologians often thank her in their papers.