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Professors
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Rick
Fatica
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late Ira Zook leads the Singing Men of Ohio. |
I was devastated, as
were hundreds of other students, to learn of the death of Dr. Ira
Zook, longtime faculty member in the School of Music.
Dr. Zook became a very important person in my life when I attended
Ohio University from 1979 to 1982. I transferred to OU as a young
married student in the fall of 1979 hoping to finish my degree in
music but lacking any confidence in my abilities. Dr. Zook took
an inexperienced singer and, through his expertise and love for
singing, helped her to grow musically and personally. He was a wonderful
role model, both as teacher and as human being, and I will never
forget the things he taught me.
In more recent years, his friendship and support gave me encouragement
to return to music after having been away from it for some time.
He continues to be an inspiration for me as I teach my own students.
His loss touches so many individuals. We will never forget him.
Sherry Woodroof, BMUS ’79, MM ’82
Malibu, Calif.
Dr. Herbert Lederer, professor of German language and literature
at Ohio University from 1955 to 1961, will be 80 years old this
June. He has many fond memories of his years in Athens.
His children are preparing a collection of letters and remembrances
from former students. Any alums who remember Dr. Lederer (and if
you were in one of his classes, you’re sure to remember him)
are encouraged to send anecdotes, reminiscences and congratulations
to him via his son, George Lederer, at 1041 SE 39th Ave., Portland,
Ore., 97214; by e-mail, glederer@latticesemi.com;
or by fax, (503) 268-8527.
George Lederer
Portland, Ore.
I sadly read of the passing of Harry Hultgren Jr. in the fall 2000
issue of Ohio Today. His classes in archaeology were so sought after
by students that you had to struggle to get into them.
Over the years and after two graduate degrees, I often reflected
on his classes and what I learned as I traveled the world as an
executive for a major pharmaceutical company. I was from a small
town in southern Ohio, and it was Dr. Hultgren who opened my eyes
to the beauty and treasures of ancient civilizations. As I visited
these places, times at Ohio University came back. He was dearly
admired by his students.
Jerry Mann, BS ’61
Jupiter, Fla.
Indicates
letter was recieved by e-mail.
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