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Dissertation chairs

So my dissertation defense will be attended by my dissertation chair, my department chair, and a third unchaired professor. In order that the third not feel left out, I tried to figure out what honorary chair ought to be granted.

Which led to this obscure reference from a conversation yesterday:

"Prof. Smith will be joining us today to speak on the topic of 'Religion and the State: the Inquisition in 15th Century Spain.' She holds the Comfie Chair in Spanish History. Her unexpected research approach centers on two techniques: historical studies, diary research, and network -- Her research approach centers on three techniques: historical studies, diary research, network analysis, and archaeological-- Wait!"