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He'll certainly be missed. May he rest in peace.
Monday, February 27, 2006
Friday, February 17, 2006
Colgate Alumni Message Board for Bob Woodruff '83
Bob Woodruff Message Board
The Alumni Corp has set up a message board for Bob Woodruff and his family so the Colgate Family can express the thoughts and prayers for Bob's recovery.
I was especially touched by this post. It's hard to imagine how life has changed for Lee and their kids. I encourage anyone in the Rye - Westchester County area to help out as they are able.
Mark
The Alumni Corp has set up a message board for Bob Woodruff and his family so the Colgate Family can express the thoughts and prayers for Bob's recovery.
I was especially touched by this post. It's hard to imagine how life has changed for Lee and their kids. I encourage anyone in the Rye - Westchester County area to help out as they are able.
Mark
Submitted by: Wendy Hufford
Submitted on: 2/8/2006 12:52:39 PM
Year Graduated: 1983
Message:Bob (a former classmate) and his family live in my town of Rye and we are all praying for his speedy recovery. His family has issued the following request that I thought I would share in case you want to help out. The area codes are 914 in Westchester if you want to follow-up with the sender of the letter.
Best regards,
Wendy
Woodruff Family Support
The Woodruff family is extremely grateful for all of your support during this difficult time. Many of you have offered to help in many different ways, and, again, Lee thanks all of you. At this point, the situation at home has settled down somewhat, and the family is trying to establish a quieter atmosphere for the benefit of the kids.
The one thing that Bob and Lee’s brothers and sisters have asked for is a food support system to help the family get through what could be a lengthy recovery. To that end, we have outlined below several options for those of you who would like to contribute.
Home-cooked Meals: If you would like to cook a meal for the family, please contact Vicki McHugh at vom0707@aol.com or 921-0707
Cornerstone Catering: If you would like to contribute to this gourmet-catering store, please contact Amy Swank at swank1@optonline.net or 921-0894
Piazza Pizzeria: If you would like to contribute to this Pizza Place please contact Lois Lavelle at JLCKKK@aol.com or 967-3624
Rye Country Store: If you would like to contribute to this local catering/market store, please contact Alicia Chabot at acnewhome@aol.com or 967-9223
Please know that a system is in place to monitor the amount of food being prepared, bought etc…. and an itemized list of your donations will be kept and given to the Woodruff family periodically.
Many of you have asked about helping with the children. Right now the family believes that the best thing for Mack, Cathryn, Nora and Claire is regularity and consistency with their routine. They are blessed with their long-time caregiver, Diana, and they see familiar faces on play-dates, rides to practices, etc – again, the goal is to keep things consistent and familiar.
Once again, thank you for your support. If you have any further questions please contact me at 967-9223 or acnewhome@aol.com
Thank You,
Alicia Chabot
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Prof. Thurner Died Jan 3, 2006
Prof Thurner, father of Laura from our class, died on January 3. Our thoughts and prayers are with Laura and her family. Memorial servcie will be on campus on February 18 if anyone is available to represent our class.
Joseph Thurner, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, dies at age 85 on 1/3/06
Joseph John Thurner, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, died Monday, January 2, 2006. He was 85. Joe Thurner first came to Colgate in 1951, having earned degrees from Hartwick College and Harvard University. He retired in 1986.
During his Colgate years, Joe served both as chair of the Department of Chemistry and as director of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Joe was the first recipient of the Sydney J. and Florence Felten French Teaching Award given for “inspirational teaching” and was also awarded the Alumni Corporation’s Distinguished Teaching Award for “his excellence of teaching and rapport with students.” He introduced generations of students to the language and mechanics of inorganic and analytical chemistry and remained in close contact with many of his students long after their graduation and his retirement. Joe also served as a member of the Long-Range Planning Committee in the 1960s and in the year following his retirement served as chair of Colgate’s Middle States Accreditation Committee. He was also an active member of the American Chemical Society and was chosen as “Outstanding Educator of America” in both 1972 and 1973.
Joe is survived by Jean, his wife of 57 years, a son John, a daughter Laura, two grandsons Philip and Markangelo, his sister Eileen Hall and brother Robert Thurner. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 18, at 1:00 p.m. at the Colgate University Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Thurner Prize at Colgate. The prize was created in 1986 by Joe and Jean Thurner for an annual prize awarded by the Department of Chemistry to the graduating senior(s) who submits the best Honors Thesis or equivalent paper based on laboratory or other research in chemistry or biochemistry.
To make your gift, mail your check to Colgate University, The Annual Fund, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346-1398 and simply add a note designating your gift to the “Thurner Prize.” You can also pay via credit card by calling 1-800-668-44CU or online and write "Thurner Prize" in the Special Requests box. Thank you
Joseph Thurner, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, dies at age 85 on 1/3/06
Joseph John Thurner, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, died Monday, January 2, 2006. He was 85. Joe Thurner first came to Colgate in 1951, having earned degrees from Hartwick College and Harvard University. He retired in 1986.
During his Colgate years, Joe served both as chair of the Department of Chemistry and as director of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Joe was the first recipient of the Sydney J. and Florence Felten French Teaching Award given for “inspirational teaching” and was also awarded the Alumni Corporation’s Distinguished Teaching Award for “his excellence of teaching and rapport with students.” He introduced generations of students to the language and mechanics of inorganic and analytical chemistry and remained in close contact with many of his students long after their graduation and his retirement. Joe also served as a member of the Long-Range Planning Committee in the 1960s and in the year following his retirement served as chair of Colgate’s Middle States Accreditation Committee. He was also an active member of the American Chemical Society and was chosen as “Outstanding Educator of America” in both 1972 and 1973.
Joe is survived by Jean, his wife of 57 years, a son John, a daughter Laura, two grandsons Philip and Markangelo, his sister Eileen Hall and brother Robert Thurner. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 18, at 1:00 p.m. at the Colgate University Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Thurner Prize at Colgate. The prize was created in 1986 by Joe and Jean Thurner for an annual prize awarded by the Department of Chemistry to the graduating senior(s) who submits the best Honors Thesis or equivalent paper based on laboratory or other research in chemistry or biochemistry.
To make your gift, mail your check to Colgate University, The Annual Fund, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346-1398 and simply add a note designating your gift to the “Thurner Prize.” You can also pay via credit card by calling 1-800-668-44CU or online and write "Thurner Prize" in the Special Requests box. Thank you
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