Doctoral examination set for Linda Houts-Smith The final examination for Linda Houts-Smith, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in English, is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, in 109 Merrifield Hall. The dissertation title is "Funny Ha-Ha or Funny Strange: The Structure and Meaning of Laughter in Conversation." David Marshall (English) is the committee chair. The public is invited to attend. -- Joseph Benoit, Dean, Graduate School, joseph.benoit@und.edu, 777-4005