In Memoriam
We are saddened to note the recent passing of emeriti who played essential roles in the development, growth, and evolution of their academic departments. Each engaged in activities in keeping with descriptions noted in "A Virtual Eleventh Campus". All remained active for a decade or more beyond their retirements with an impact that highlights the most positive attributes of the UC Davis campus.
Walter Hicks
Professor Emeritus, English
Passed away on January 28, 2024
Naziyath Vijayan
Professor Emeritus, School of Medicine
Passed away on December 16, 2023
Kieran Fitzpatrick
Professor Emeritus, General Pediatrics
Passed away on November 26, 2023
Robert S. Bloch
Professor Emeritus of Music
Passed away on November 4, 2023
Dr. Domenico (Meco) Bernoco
Professor Emeritus, School of Veterinary Medicine
Passed away on October 27, 2023
Dr. Arthur Bickford
Professor Emeritus, School of Veterinary Medicine
Passed away on July 29, 2023
Robert Woodwell Pearcy
Professor Emeritus, Evolution and Ecology
Passed away on July 26, 2023
George Conner Martin
Professor Emeritus, Pomology
Passed away on July 12, 2023
John W.B. Hershey
Professor Emeritus, Biochemistry
Passed away on June 25, 2023
Dr. Alida Wind
Professor Emeritus, Radiology
Passed away on June 22, 2023
James "Jim" Seiber
Professor Emeritus, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science
Passed away on June 3, 2023
Clayton Allen Reese
Professor Emeritus, Environmental Toxicology
Passed away on May 27, 2023
Stephen Whitaker
Professor Emeritus, Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences
Passed away on May 9, 2023
Raymond Carlyle Valentine
Professor Emeritus, Plant Sciences
Passed away on March 9, 2023