“Wow, thanks! Getting the Swinging Bachelor of the Decade 1961 – 1970 Award has been the highlight of my professional life. I’d like to thank all of the women who helped, especially at this university, you know what I am talking about…girls.” Jack Swigert receives a plaque at his alma mater, the University of Colorado, circa 1970. Photo courtesy of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Emily Carney is a writer, space enthusiast, and creator of the This Space Available space blog, published since 2010. In January 2019, Emily’s This Space Available blog was incorporated into the National Space Society’s blog. The content of Emily’s blog can be accessed via the This Space Available blog category.
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The plaque sounds like a nice touch for recognition. Was there a particular moment that inspired it?