Laura Bland

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Martha Hayes

Professor Bland,
It's been a pleasure to have you in the Honors College and to work with you. You've made such a positive impact! I wish you the best!

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 Any'A Creeks

Wishing you the best on your transition and new role!

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 Laura,
I hope you have the best time in Cali! Our students are going to miss you so much!!
Alexa, play California Gurls by Katy Perry.

Lots of love,
Mabel

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Sadie Bostwick

It took a lot of strength to not cry during our last discussion today.
I really hope you realize the impact you had on us as students. I don’t remember the names of my dual-credit professors or even most of my high school teachers because they lacked the passion and ability to not only teach but demand attention. I don’t mean demand in a dictator sense but more in the way that we as students WANT to listen. We WANT to know what you have to say, to know your opinions and interpretations. I know you’d probably hate that I put down to uplift, but those weren’t my intentions. I just wanted to set you apart from the rest. Because you’re definitely extraordinary, Dr. Bland.

I’m grateful to have had the privilege of knowing you, even if it was just in a classroom setting. I’ll remember you, Dr. Bland. I wish you and your husband (and your dog) the world and more.

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Juliana Dahlhoff

Dr. Bland,
Thank you for your amazing insights and lectures during Human Situation (Spring 2024)! You were an amazing lecturer and always brough unique and nuanced points to the books that we read. Human Situation would not have been the same without you. I know you will go on to inspire many more students and give them a window into the fantastic world of literature and philosophy! All the best to you and good luck at The University of Michigan!

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Laura, We will greatly miss you here! From your thoughtful and critical teaching to the way you lead with respect, you have always been an inspiring colleague. All the best to you and yours, and good luck in your new role!
Always, Rikki

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Isabel Rodriguez

Dr. Bland thank you so much for fun and insightful discussions. You made my first semester of college memorable. We will miss you so much!!

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Lili Arney

BEST DISCUSSION PROFESSOR FOR HUMAN SIT! We love you! ❤️ ❤️

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Stephen Etuokwu

We’ll miss you, Professor Bland, thank you for the wonderful discussions 🙏🏾

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Sadie Nicole

We love you sooo much, Dr. Bland. I didn’t think I’d be so impacted my first semester of university, but you did just that. As sad as we are to lose you, we’re so happy that you get to be with your husband again. You deserve it! I’ll never forget my time with you in your discussion session. All the best. 🩷

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c schmidt

I'm glad I had you for human sit professor in Antiquity, Dr. Bland! Good luck with everything!

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Caleb Hawkins

Thank you Dr. Bland for being the best honors discussion prof. I’ll always remember your magnificent drawings of Achilles Shield and The allegory of the cave. Have fun in California and as a Wolverine👋

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Shinigodfrin1

Absolutely loved her class Freaks of Nature. Thank you so much for the opportunity to have this side of medicine disused!

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Pranav Hariharan

Good luck, Professor Bland! I have learned a great deal from your classes. I hope you have a great time in California!