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Christian Hart

Psychology - Santa Monica College

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We are going to miss you Christian

PSYCH14 - 5.0 rating

HE SPEAKS TOO FAST BUT INTERESTING OPINIONS

PSYCH1 - 4.0 rating
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PSYCH1
Jun 7, 2002

HE SPEAKS TOO FAST BUT INTERESTING OPINIONS

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ABNORMALP
Feb 21, 2003

Funny + helpful. Experienced in psychology + has a lot to share.

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PSYCH14
Dec 16, 2002

Really nice teacher that's excited about teaching.Very easy to talk to.

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May 12, 2003

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PSYCH1
Jul 17, 2003

Great teacher, very nice and helpful. But hard exams and there's a quiz every week.

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PSYCH14
Sep 9, 2003

Dr.Hart is very knowledgeable in his field, but, if you are the type of student that prefers structured lectures then you may not like his classes. He speaks very fast & his exams are tricky. I already have BA(psych) from UCLA, but got a B in his class.

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PSYCH
Nov 5, 2003

Talks to fast and gives hard exams.

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ABNORPSYC
Nov 25, 2003

nice and approchable professor, but class lectures are well organized. talks fast and tests and moderately difficult. i suggest you record lectures if u take him.

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ABNPSYCH
Dec 6, 2003

Nice guy but VERY hard class!

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PSYCH1
Dec 10, 2003

Very nice professor. MC-tests, curve, but his lectures are hard to follow, Quizes after each chapter and tests are difficult.

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PSYCH1
Dec 11, 2003

Passionate and knowledgable about his work. He does talk a bit fast sometimes, and his tests can be hard. His weekly quizzes are easy. If you're looking for an easy A, look elsewhere. If you're really interested in learning about Psych, this is your guy.

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PSYCH1
Dec 11, 2003

lectures were clear, quizzes after each chapter, but they are simple if you read the chapter... it is an interesting class and not hard to pass, curved grades

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PSY14
Feb 16, 2004

This was one hardest classes I ever took. He specializes in test taking so you can't complain about his tests. The tests are usually based on trival passages in the text that nobody reads. I never work so hard in class but ended up with a C. Take Neswald!

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PSYCH1
May 3, 2004

i loved this teacher!! tests r hard but if you study well and take good notes you'll be fine...talks a little fast but is very clear and genuinely wants you to understand. office hrs. really help....take him, he is a great teacher!

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PSYCH15
May 11, 2004

very poor, unfocused, rapid lecturer. what is the point of talking this quickly? gives students the impression that they can diagnose people. tests all scantron, no writing. poor way to 'learn' psych. good way to learn trivial data and lingo.

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PSYCH14
May 27, 2004

VERY VERY Hard Tests. Talks very fast, but willing to reiterate for you. Unfocused, often late, can be both vague and overly specific at the same time. Did I mention the tests were hard?

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PSYCH1
Oct 8, 2004

He loves what he teaches; therefore, he's very helpful. A lot of material to know for tests/not easy at all.

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PSYCH1
Nov 17, 2004

this teacher sucks, i took his class and got a D, i had to repeat it with another teacher and i got an A this guy is a terrible teacher, he has quizes and tests only and its every week, dont take him you wont get any higher than a C and if you try hard, a B only 2 people had an A go somewhere else

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PSYCH1
Dec 6, 2004

Talks FAST. i'm from the US, but if you are not, good luck trying to undertand him! the curve does not make this class worth while. stear clear!

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PSYCH1
Dec 14, 2004

Fun teacher, young guy. Talks fast but no need for notes because he puts them on his website. Quiz after each chapter but they're all easy and give you easy points. Curves the tests. Very good teacher, changed my major from business to psych.

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ABNORMALPSYCH
Dec 20, 2004

The man is bizarre. Sure you learn about clinical psych, but you can gain the exact same knowledge from the book. The man wasn't around for a week and a half, which was fine if it werent for the fact that he gave us AN EXAM and A FINAL on the same day without a proper review in class or on his site.

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PSYCH14
Grade: C+
Jan 4, 2005

Take this class if you want to teach yourself the material. The professor was extremely scattered during lectures, and he focused on trivial information from the text (which he admitted to not having read) on exams which contradicted information that he presented during lecture. Awful instructor.

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ABNORMALPSYCH
Jan 17, 2005

Good teacher. Very informative. Willignto talk if you have questions. You'll get full credit on the assignments as long as you turn them in. Assignments are only 1 page. Tests are hard and on minute details from the text. Teacher tells lots of interesting stories.

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PSYCH14
Feb 8, 2005

He teaches on a grad. course level, and ab. psych is a tricky subject. Take it if you're really into it, but there IS reading and note-taking to be done. He means the best & will listen to you. Loves to integrate class discussions into lecture as long as you have something intelligent to contribute.

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PSYCH1
Feb 14, 2005

Exams and quizzes are extremely easy.

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PSY1
Feb 22, 2005

great teacher and interesting!

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PSYCHOLOGY14
Mar 22, 2005

Very intelligent, interesting, and kind. I as well found him charming on a personal level.

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PSYC1
Apr 22, 2005

a cool guy, the work in class is easy as long as u pay attention in class or do the reading

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PSYCH11
May 13, 2005

Not a good teacher at all. Or maybe is is good...if you can understand what he says!! I do not recommend this class for foreign students because he definitively speaks too fast. Sometimes he speaks so fast he does not even know what he just said because his mouth can't keep up with his brain.

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PSYCHOLOGY1
May 15, 2005

He is not a very good teacher. He talks really fast and a lot times goes on a tangent and rambles. Has outlines to help follow, but isn't very clear to what is important. So tests are hard because you have to read everything and know little details.

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PSYCH1
Jun 9, 2005

very cool teacher--funny and interesting

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PSYCHOLOGY1
Jun 12, 2005

He speakes SOOO fast... And his midterms are really HARD... I read all the chapters before the exams, & they were still hard!!!! NOT recommended if you want an easy "A"

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PSYCH1
Jun 27, 2005

AWFUL! Honestly, worst teacher ever anywhere! Unorganized, rambles, grades on some sort of crazy curve, soooo self absorbed - doesn't care about students or their time. For x-credit proj, had to meet with him at office hrs to discuss - gave it w/in 2 wks of end of class, wouldn't take any appts - tried to turn me away after driving 90 mins fr work

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PSYCH1
Jun 24, 2005

take this professor if you personally dont care about psych and you think you can pass. its not hard its just that he is kind of boring. thats all. not a hateable person or likeable.

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PSYCH14
Jul 7, 2005

Exams were a bit difficult but the professor is simply amazing. Many students agree!

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PSYCH14
Jul 15, 2005

Lectures are unorganized and he is not well spoken. He rambles and speaks way too fast. Shows up late to class and sometimes not at all w/o warning, basically a waste of time. his tests are really wordy, he uses unnecessry complex words which makes the wuestions difficult to follow.

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ABNORMALPSYCH
Aug 14, 2005

He is one of the best teachers that I have come across. He is not easy, but if you are intrested in pursing Psychology he would be a great proffessor to write a letter of recomendation. I find the class to be challenging and he really knows his stuff! He makes it really fun.

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PSYCH2
Aug 31, 2005

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PSY14
Aug 31, 2005

Worst teacher I have ever taken. He makes no sense, rambles on and on and never gets a clear thought across.

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PSYCH1
Sep 12, 2005

He is very good teacher, he made the class very interesting. His class was fun!! if you are gonna take psych one he is the one!!

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PSYCH1
Oct 12, 2005

Hey, I don't understand why some people here talk that negative about him. He knows his stuff and he is a very good teacher, he makes it funny and it's not boring. Of course it's hard, but the people which are lazy, I mean, it's their own fault. If you learn, you will be good. In general for every class. He helps me a lot.

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PSYCH1
Oct 16, 2005

Ok, who ever said he was horrible and got a bad grade probably did not care about the class and probably did not read the book. Book: The book is very forward and easy to understand. It provides a lot of information, and also comes with a CD. There is a study gudide that comes with the book and it helps. Quizes/Exams- A couple things I can sa

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PSCHE1
Oct 19, 2005

Ok, he was a good professor who seemed to care about psychology. The only problem I had with him was that he seemed to allow personal feelings get in the way of his very colorful teaching! Overall, he has to be one of the most interesting teachers i've had, he just needs to stop caring about other's opinions.

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PSYCH
Oct 28, 2005

Dr. Hart is a dedicated professor. That is why he gave extra credit opportunities-- which take up more of his time. To the person who who was annoyed about being "turned away," and Dr. Hart only being available during office hours-- he is a professor, not your parent. You are a student, not a child. You are not infinitely "entitled" to his time.

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PSYCH14
Nov 19, 2005

I loved Dr. Hart. He is very knowledgeable but also has a great personality. Plus, he throws in a lot of personal stories which make the material come to life. It's not hard to get an A especially if you care about the material. I definitely recommend him.

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PSYCH1
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2005

Dr. Hart is really nice, and very LA!! he grades his class on a bell curve, so that onlt 10% get A's 20% B's etc. He's funny too, and interresting, so even if you hate psych, it's easy to get an A if you read the book

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PSYCH1
Dec 1, 2005

Dr. Hart is an incredible teaching, very willing to help his students. Outstanding. It is easy to get an A if you read the book, not just for completion, but also for understanding. The quizzes help as well as the study guide. The quizzes force you to read the book. Overall, A++

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PSYCH
Dec 8, 2005

He is so nice. Of course it's hard, because it's a science class, but you can get an A if you read the book and study. We're in college, the ones who work, get the results. He's sweet. I def recommend his class.

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ABNPSYCH
Dec 13, 2005

Most interesting class I've ever taken. He is so nice and helpfull and really cares for his students. Questions are encouraged and respected. He is so knowledgeable and smart. Listen to his lectures and you will be prepared for tests, even though he talks very fast.

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ABNOR
Feb 9, 2006

I don't know why everybody says that he is so nice. I hated his class, he was speaking way to fast, and he wasn't following the material in the book at all. It was more like being at a bar with friends, not the kind of teaching I am looking for. I usually get A's and B's and my only C is with him because how how bad he was as a teacher. BAD

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Feb 16, 2006

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PSYCH1
May 25, 2006

just very annoying. he just annoyed me thats why i failed. if ur like me and cant stand being annoyed then dont take him.

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PSCH1
Jun 17, 2006

Speaks way to fast.. unclear delivery of material. Although he does grade on a curve, most students made c's..I recomend another professor. It's a subject most people want to learn more about. I could have just bought the book and taught myself..

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PSYCH14
Jun 24, 2006

This was the most difficut class I have taken at SMC. The Prof talks so fast it is almost unbelievable. His test material has little to do with the course content. My only B. Do not take this as a night class as the competition is with students with major live experience and advanced degrees. He's nice. I couldn't get an A in this class. Had a 4.0

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PSYCH1
Jul 18, 2006

He is a cool guy. Uses his own homepage website for his lecture notes and other fun stuff. But, he is not an easy teacher. He speaks too fast and sometimes is unclear. Overall he is not bad. If your there to handle you buisness then you'll be fine.

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PSYCH14
Aug 13, 2006

He is very helpful if you go to his office hours. He teaches the class in a way that makes abnormal psych easy to comprehend and cares very much about his students. Take him. If you are absent and have a valid excuse he understands. The tests aren't bad either. Just write your Reaction Papers!!!

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PSYCH1
Sep 29, 2006

Make sure you do the reading and you'll be fine.

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PSYCH14
Nov 14, 2006

Wonderful teacher. Difficult if you're unaccustomed to studying and doing essays, but the basic knowledge is there for anyone who would care to listen. A caring, intelligent man, happy to answer any questions and even give out supplimental material via his website. Talks fast sometimes because of time, but I would definitely commend him.

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PSYCH14
Dec 13, 2006

Learning about psychology has been a "hobby" of mine, and his class was great. I didn't pass and I still think he's a great prof! I'm retaking the course, since my time is now available for all the reading you must keep up with. His tests aren't easy when you haven't read the textbook. He speaks fast, but it didn't bother me.

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PSYCH14
Jan 5, 2007

Dr. Hart is an incredible instructor. I had him for psych 1 as well and got "A's" both times. He still speaks really fast. His tests are hard but less if you complete all of the reading. He is also very helpul if you go in during office hours and he really cares about his students and wants themto do well. 5 papers and a 20pt xtra credit paper

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PSYPSY
May 31, 2007

Best!!

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PSYCH101
Jun 24, 2007

Proffesor Hart is the most adorable teacher in the world. If you wanta better udnerstanding of the basics to psych 101, Take him. If you want to progress in life and have a fun time take him. Do the readings assigned, and come to tests with scantrons. Hart is NOT a pushover, but definetely the best teacher i have had in my life.

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PSYCH1
Jul 25, 2007

DO NOT take this class unless you are ready. This guy is a great teacher but he is VERY hard, i enjoyed his class but it was one of the toughest that i have taken. *edit Checking later I found I got a B Tough stuff but good!

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PSH1445
Aug 27, 2007

Classes rely on lectures,book reading gives you an idea about the lectures. simple if you pay attention.

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PSYCH1
Dec 1, 2007

YOu have to take this class to believe it! He is an awesome professor! He makes class fun, grades on a curve and conducts regular quizez, so that you are in regular touch with your course AND you have enough opportunities to make up your grade!

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PSYCH14
Jan 2, 2008

A great teacher, very interesting, and has a clear enthusiasm for teaching. His tests are a bit tricky even if you know the concepts, but the experience was very valuable.

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PSYCH1
Feb 8, 2008

Excellent teacher. Great for psych 1 or smc beginners. Patient, helpful, enthusiastic. Was always willing to help students after class or in after hours. I highly recommend him!!!

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PSYCH1
Feb 15, 2008

He's really nice and its obvious that he loves what he's teaching. No homework, just read the required chapters and listen to his lectures and you'll get an A or a B. I got a B- because I was absent a lot. If you show up, you'll get a A.

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PSYCH14
Dec 4, 2008

Yes, we all know he talks fast, however, if you ask him to slow down he will. He is extremely nice and very dedicated. If you are interested in abnormal psych and want to really learn take him! Tests are kinda hard, but if you just read over the chapters a lot you will be fine! Take him! You wont regret it!

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PSYCH14
Dec 16, 2008

This prof is okay. He talks really fast, it's hart to understand, his online outline is pretty useless.The only interesting thing about the class is his personal examples relating to the topic. Other than that he can't really teach. His final is hard, to much details on the finals one must know. 3hard Tests and one final which includes test3(150Q)

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PSYCH1
Jan 25, 2009

Prof. Hart is very nice and takes time to talk to students and help out. If you study properly from the text book then it's possible to get an A. He teaches pretty well and he enjoys what he teaches. Multiple choice tests, not very difficult.

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PSYCH14
Feb 18, 2009

He talks 100 miles per hour. I took his class twice and failed both times. I think the tests did it, they have a lot of multiple choice questions that are VERY TRICKY where you think you aced it but actually failed. If you think you can B.S. your way to an A in this class, you're wrong. He's not a pushover AT ALL and there is no negotiating.

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PSYCH14
May 8, 2009

Great teacher! He talks like a machine gun so you really have to pay attention in class. But he's one of the most motivated and animated professors I've ever had. I thought it was easy as long as you come to class and actually listen to what he tells you! I got an A.

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PSYCH1
Jun 10, 2009

he is a great teacher. always makes class interesting by conversating rather than just reading off the text book. quizzes and test make up your grade. if you study you will do great.

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PSYCH11
Jun 25, 2009

Hart is a great teacher. He can make anyone interested in psychology and for a psych-major he's a blessing! Lectures are fascinating, he's always open for questions, and grades are curved. Tests are fine if you read the book. One-page papers provide easy points that help your grade. Take this class!

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PSYCH1
Aug 20, 2009

It's a really hard class, but he's still a good teacher. It's a lot of textbook reading

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PSYCH1
Sep 1, 2009

This class keeps you wanting to know more and dr. hart is always talking about sumthing super intresting

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PSYCH14
Sep 3, 2009

RIP Professor Hart.

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PSYCH14
Sep 9, 2009

RIP Prof. Hart. You will be missed.

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PSYC14
Sep 10, 2009

When I heard that you are gone, I did not want to believe. I will miss you Christine. I did love you so much.

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PSYCH14
Sep 13, 2009

RIP Christian Hart- what a gift it was to be graced with your presence. You were one of the most genuinely passionate, knowledgeable professors I have yet to come by. You are a gem. You will always be very dear to me. You are greatly missed.

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PSYCH14
Sep 28, 2009

RIP.ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS WHOM WILL GREATLY BE MISSED.HE INSPIRED AND DARED MANY TO DREAM AND ACHIEVE OUR GOALS FOR THAT THANK YOU

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PSYCH14
Oct 3, 2009

RIP Dr. Hart. You were a constant inspiration when I was in your Psych 1 and Abnormal Psych classes. And afterwards, when I consulted you about my future educational goals. Your candle burned so bright that it almost hurts to look at your picture on this site. You lit the way for so many of us. Your loss is going to hurt for a long, long time.

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PSYCH14
Nov 9, 2009

RIP Dr. Hart - You were always so alive, happy, and bigger than life, that it's a shock to find out that you're gone. You touched the lives of everyone around you and were an inspiration to me. You were always there with a smile for your students, even if it was just to chat. You will be sorely missed. God bless you.

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PSYCH14
Sep 30, 2010

May the world beyond ours be everything you've ever imagined, our dear friend, professor and mentor. We are going to miss you Christian.

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