At this time twenty-five years ago, I was writing my dissertation. The energy, youthful enthusiasm, and purpose with which I entered The University of Michigan had not abated. Ann Arbor's cultural stimulation and academic environment remained unrivaled. I had served as a teaching assistant under notable faculty. Nonetheless, my utmost reason for pursuing a doctorate at U-M was to study under Edward G. Voss. No doubt, he stands highest among those who shaped my botanical career. As a teacher (Fig. 14), he grounded me in nomenclature, aquatics, and the flora of northern Michigan. As mentor and dissertation chair, he directed my research, shaped my writing, penned letters of recommendation, and served as an early reference on my resume. As a friend, he encouraged me during my early years as a college professor.
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