Welcome to the World
Siena Elaine (Sug) of Dallas, June 2, 2007

Notes from the Real World
This was previously mentioned in WinkWorld, April 2007, but I am aware that many of those who took time to write for me, missed it.

CSU Stanislaus Research Award: We did it! Many of you wrote extremely generous letters of support for me, when I was nominated for this award. I was humbled when I read your letters, and apparently the committee took your words to heart, too, as I was notified that I won the award. Thank you so much. Go Team! The Spotlight: CSUS College of Education Newsletter
http://www.joanwink.com/newsletter/2007/Spotlight_Joan.pdf

My colleagues in the Department of Teacher Education pooled their money and flew Dawn out here to surprise me.
Pix of Dawn and Joan at RCSA Ceremony
http://www.joanwink.com/gifs2/joan_dawn-050307.jpg
Dean, Bo, Lisa, Austin, and Garrett also flew in as a surprise.
http://www.joanwink.com/gifs2/family-050307.jpg
My friend, Dr. Pamela Russ, organized and coordinated all of these secrets, successfully, as I was completely unaware and totally surprised. There really are no words to adequately describe how happy I was and how appreciative I am.
Pam and Joan with the surprise limo
http://www.joanwink.com/gifs2/joan_pam-050307.jpg
The Great Surprise
http://www.joanwink.com/gifs2/big_surprise-050307.jpg

This is where I'll be spending my time when not out on the range.
Writing Room