Summary

Letter 17 opens with an apology to Anna Huston, the director of Annie’s Nannies Child and Play Center. He indicates that while Shayla Newcome received a B in his class, he is not sure whether that indicates she would be trustworthy with children. He indicates that Shayla was having a difficult time personally while in his class. However, she made progress over the semester. He recommends her. In a footnote, he reveals he has written more than 1300 letters of recommendation.

Letter 18 recommends Professor Martina Ali for tenure. Jason lauds Ali’s scholarship and publications in a reputable scholarly journal, as well as her growing national reputation in her field of film studies. He goes on to discuss the dripping pipe in men’s room in Willard Hall. He references a memo on “financial prudence” (43) and reminds Associate Vice Provost Millhouse that the retiring...