That’s very sweet of you, dear Shirin. It’s also a wonderful surprise that you were on the virtual celebration together. Always appreciate your great support over all these years. 🙂
Dear Angel,
It has been a long strange trip but never the less your accomplishment is outstanding. You are cherished as a wonderful friend and always welcome in our home (when we can finally get together again.) Wishing you much success. Hope to see you soon on a Zoom gathering.
Warmest love from the Bowermans
Hi dear heart. You know how important you are and always have been to us these years. And it has been an incredible journey and this degree is just the beginning of the next momentous chapter of your life. You couldn’t have picked a more portentous time to get this degree but somehow it will work to your advantage. You have Faith and love on your side. Forever.
As your friend, I can’t begin to tell you how important your companionship has been to me. it trruly has been one of the most significant times of my life. Thank you dear, Angel, dear Oy-yee.
Dear Laura, this message almost brought me to tears. We all won’t forget the time when you visited Hong Kong even before I came and the moment when you and Henry picked me up at the Newark Airport with beautiful roses!! I JUST had two pieces of luggage at that time. OMG…. where has the time gone??! No matter how many times I have said I wanted to finish, this journey does have an end….!! It’s just a very bittersweet moment. Thank you so much for allll of the help and support that you have given to me. These moments will always be in my heart wherever I go.
Many many congratulations Dr. Angel Oi-Yee Cheng!!! Such an amazing achievement! You truly have proved your self-dedication and perseverance. Nothing in the world can stop you now!
Dear Kiki, I still remember the time when you encouraged me so much during my great hesitation. You were especially adorable and cute yesterday when we were on the call. :)))) Thank you, my very long-time dear friend.
You persevered through very difficult times and have emerged stronger than ever. So very proud of you. Please stay in touch! We will want to know about your next adventures.
Indeed, Kathleen! Thank you very much for your understanding, sympathy, and great assistance during some of the very difficult times and giving me some other refreshing perspectives. I probably will stay in Bethlehem longer than planned due to the current circumstance. Yes, please keep in touch. 🙂
Dear Angel,
I am honored to have been a boss, colleague, mentor, and lifelong friend on your journey. All the introductory speeches were meant for you! You persevered against all obstacles, and you succeeded every step of the way. Always remember that it began with that momentous job interview when you looked up when I entered the room and said, “Hi, Gary”. I knew immediately that you would think out of the box, be creative and envision the big picture. I am so very, very proud of you arriving at this major stepping stone and to be able to refer to you as you were meant to be – Dr. Angel Oi Yee Cheng. As said in one of the speeches “much has been given, much is expected.” You will give back in ways you cannot imagine. You will make immense contributions to international education. Just keep the faith. Keep persevering. Keep confronting every challenge and obstacle you will face. And know that now is just the beginning! I’m proud beyond measure! I know that Dr. Betty Chan, Professor Paul Yip Kwok-wah, Dr. Lydia Chan and all those in the Yew Chung and Yew Wah Education Foundation as well as the Baha’i community of Hong Kong would want me to wish you on their behalf: ! CONGRATULATIONS” . You have gone from local to global. Well done, Angel.
Dearest Gary, your messages always bring either laughter or tears or both together. This accomplishment cannot be done without your VERY FIRST and CONSTANT encouragement. Your company, guidance, and advice is indispensible and priceless during this meaningful journey. Again, as I always say: it’s more than words to show my deepest gratitude for having you as my supervisor, life mentor, and lifelong friend!! I FINALLY made it!!!!
Thank you very much, Irem!! Congratulatios to you for receiving the COE Student Leadership award too! I look forward to the day when you graduate as well. It’ll be SOON. 😉
I am so very proud of you! You have worked so hard and it has paid off! You are a tremendous force and I can not wait to see all that you will accomplish! The world of International Education has gained an incredible scholar.
Thank you for being such an amazing friend and colleague!
Congratulations Angel! I wish we had gotten to know each other better but the few times I interacted with you, you seemed amazing, thoughtful, socially aware, and kind. I wish you the best in all your endeavors!
Congratulations, Angel! Fantastic job with your dissertation, and good luck with the job search!
Thank you very much for your guidance and compliment, Dr. Hammond! I am very glad that I have a chance to work with you.
Dear Angel,
I wish you all the best and success in whatever life takes you. You worked hard and deserve the best.
Love,
Shirin
That’s very sweet of you, dear Shirin. It’s also a wonderful surprise that you were on the virtual celebration together. Always appreciate your great support over all these years. 🙂
Congratulations Dr. Cheng!
Thank you very much, Dr. Sawyer! 🙂
Thank you very much, Dr. Sawyer.
Hi Angel It was such a pleasure getting to know you. I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors. Keep in touch! Amy
Likewise, Amy! I won’t forget your tremendous help over my years at Lehigh and your great encouragement. 🙂
Angel, many congratulations!
Oh wow, thank you, Shamim!! What a great surprise to receive your message here. 🙂
Dear Angel,
It has been a long strange trip but never the less your accomplishment is outstanding. You are cherished as a wonderful friend and always welcome in our home (when we can finally get together again.) Wishing you much success. Hope to see you soon on a Zoom gathering.
Warmest love from the Bowermans
Thank you for this very heartwarming message, dear Roseann. Your great assistance at different critical stages will always be remembered.
Dear Angel,
Congratulations! We did it!
All the best,
Suzanne
yes, Dr. Suzanne!! We finally made it! Congratulations again!!
Hi dear heart. You know how important you are and always have been to us these years. And it has been an incredible journey and this degree is just the beginning of the next momentous chapter of your life. You couldn’t have picked a more portentous time to get this degree but somehow it will work to your advantage. You have Faith and love on your side. Forever.
As your friend, I can’t begin to tell you how important your companionship has been to me. it trruly has been one of the most significant times of my life. Thank you dear, Angel, dear Oy-yee.
Laura and Henry, Stephen, Abi and little Joshua.
Dear Laura, this message almost brought me to tears. We all won’t forget the time when you visited Hong Kong even before I came and the moment when you and Henry picked me up at the Newark Airport with beautiful roses!! I JUST had two pieces of luggage at that time. OMG…. where has the time gone??! No matter how many times I have said I wanted to finish, this journey does have an end….!! It’s just a very bittersweet moment. Thank you so much for allll of the help and support that you have given to me. These moments will always be in my heart wherever I go.
Many many congratulations Dr. Angel Oi-Yee Cheng!!! Such an amazing achievement! You truly have proved your self-dedication and perseverance. Nothing in the world can stop you now!
Dear Kiki, I still remember the time when you encouraged me so much during my great hesitation. You were especially adorable and cute yesterday when we were on the call. :)))) Thank you, my very long-time dear friend.
Congratulations Dr. Cheng!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you soooo much, Elyse!! What a great surprise to hear from you here!! Hope all is well.
Angel,
You persevered through very difficult times and have emerged stronger than ever. So very proud of you. Please stay in touch! We will want to know about your next adventures.
Best wishes!
Indeed, Kathleen! Thank you very much for your understanding, sympathy, and great assistance during some of the very difficult times and giving me some other refreshing perspectives. I probably will stay in Bethlehem longer than planned due to the current circumstance. Yes, please keep in touch. 🙂
Dear Angel,
I am honored to have been a boss, colleague, mentor, and lifelong friend on your journey. All the introductory speeches were meant for you! You persevered against all obstacles, and you succeeded every step of the way. Always remember that it began with that momentous job interview when you looked up when I entered the room and said, “Hi, Gary”. I knew immediately that you would think out of the box, be creative and envision the big picture. I am so very, very proud of you arriving at this major stepping stone and to be able to refer to you as you were meant to be – Dr. Angel Oi Yee Cheng. As said in one of the speeches “much has been given, much is expected.” You will give back in ways you cannot imagine. You will make immense contributions to international education. Just keep the faith. Keep persevering. Keep confronting every challenge and obstacle you will face. And know that now is just the beginning! I’m proud beyond measure! I know that Dr. Betty Chan, Professor Paul Yip Kwok-wah, Dr. Lydia Chan and all those in the Yew Chung and Yew Wah Education Foundation as well as the Baha’i community of Hong Kong would want me to wish you on their behalf: ! CONGRATULATIONS” . You have gone from local to global. Well done, Angel.
Dearest Gary, your messages always bring either laughter or tears or both together. This accomplishment cannot be done without your VERY FIRST and CONSTANT encouragement. Your company, guidance, and advice is indispensible and priceless during this meaningful journey. Again, as I always say: it’s more than words to show my deepest gratitude for having you as my supervisor, life mentor, and lifelong friend!! I FINALLY made it!!!!
Congratulations Angel!!!
Thanks a lot again, Iiona!! 🙂
Congratulations Dr. Cheng!!! So proud of you!! I wish you the best of luck in the future. Keep in touch 🙂
Thank you very much, Irem!! Congratulatios to you for receiving the COE Student Leadership award too! I look forward to the day when you graduate as well. It’ll be SOON. 😉
Angel,
I am so very proud of you! You have worked so hard and it has paid off! You are a tremendous force and I can not wait to see all that you will accomplish! The world of International Education has gained an incredible scholar.
Thank you for being such an amazing friend and colleague!
Clara Buie
Congratulations Angel!!!! I wish you all the best!
Congratulations Angel! I wish we had gotten to know each other better but the few times I interacted with you, you seemed amazing, thoughtful, socially aware, and kind. I wish you the best in all your endeavors!