The LSU Alumni Association congratulates former William E. “Bud” Davis Endowed Alumni Professor
James G. Oxley on his appointment as a Boyd Professor.
Department of Mathematics, College of
Science
January 2, 2013 Dr. Jack Andonie, Chair Board of Directors LSU Alumni Association 3838 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Dear Dr. Andonie:
ni William E. “Bud” Davis Endowed Alum ciation voted to appoint me as the Asso ni Alum the the of , rd 2012 Boa er the emb , In 1999 e to me ever since. In Dec honor has been a source of great prid this Professor of Mathematics and this both thrilled and surprised to receive was I r. appoint me as a Boyd Professo to d vote rs elf rviso mys Supe call of er rd long Boa no LSU e, I am sad that I can such an appointment has no downsid ed nam g bein erts, Rob new honor. While one may feel that once told Charlie meant so much to me. Indeed, as I my iving rece g bein r an Alumni Professor for that position othe that point, the highlights of my academic career to an Alumni Professor was one of two essor as my third highlight. Prof d Boy a ed nam I can now add being doctorate from Oxford University. t ni Professorship as a goal that I migh r faculty member that I saw the Alum d Boy the and rship esso I can remember when I was a junio Prof ni the Alum many named chairs on the campus, ni one day achieve. While there are now Association in establishing the Alum ni Alum the of om wisd e. I applaud the ut ugho thro ived rece I Professorship stand out among thes ort supp the erely for in teaching, and I thank the Board sinc look Professorships to honor excellence w that many of my colleagues also kno I and me, to deal t grea a nt mea It r. esso Prof ni Alum an thirteen years as for which they can strive. to the Alumni Professorship as a goal Thank you again and best wishes,
James G. Oxley Boyd Professor
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