So sorry to hear of this sad news. I earned my neuroscience degree with Dr. Persinger-in every sense of the word. He could be intimidating, but he was always fair and just. He pushed you to attain your highest potential and would not let you back down without a fight. Even when he didnt' necessarily agree with your opinion, he rewarded you for supporting it with knowledge and empiricism. Despite all of the scientific acumen, he was a creative spirit with a great sense of humour who left an everlasting impression on me. "Earning" a degree with him is truly one of the proud achievements of my life. Thanks for pushing me to be my best, and like you once told me standing next to me at the urinal, "great minds really do think alike." ;) RIP and God Bless