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Erich Follmann (1943-2010)

We will miss our friend!

Researcher, Friend & Mentor

We sadly report the death of longtime UAF faculty member Dr. Erich Follmann. Erich was a member of the INBRE research group and also chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at UAF. These functions brought Erich into contact with many colleagues at UAA. Erich  was also known to many for his role in the AAAS Alaska and the Arctic Institute of North America. A longtime faculty member of IAB and Department of Biology and Wildlife, Erich was revered by his many students for his warmth, humor, and dedication to their success and education. His kindness and humor extended to his support staff as well. He always made time to say good morning and good night and ask about family. Erich was instrumental in the creation of the David Burnett Dunn Memorial Scholarship, in honor of former graduate student.

Erich is survived by his wife, Ardella, and his brothers, Reini and Rolli Follmann, and stepson Aaryn.

Our sincere condolences and sympathies go to the Follmann family, friends and colleagues. The family suggests that memorial contributions be sent to the Erich Follmann Scholarship at UAF in lieu of flowers. Contributions may be made online at www.uaf.edu/giving/gift.   Select the secure online contribution form or call 1-800-823-4483.

A celebration of Erich’s life is planned for the evening of August 7 at the Institute of Arctic Biology Large Animal Research Station. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Hearth Cathedral at 2 PM Tuesday, August 3 with a receiption to follow in the church social hall.  Details for both events can be found on the IAB website http://www.iab.uaf.edu.
 

University of Alaska Partners with University of New Mexico

Clinical & Translational Science Center:   This partnership provides resources and infrastructure to enable investigators in states without medical schools the ability to collaborate in states where clinical researchers perform cutting-edge clinical research.  Please visit http://hsc.unm.edu/research/ctsc/ for more information and watch a video provided of the Mountain West Consortium Conference

UP-COMING EVENTS

AUGUST
16           AAAS Abstract Deadline NOON
23           UAA Fall Classes Begin
28           UAF Fall Classes Begin
 
SEPTEMBER
10th         CRS Undergraduate Research Fair
13-15      AAAS Science Conference Anchorage
              
OCTOBER
1             INBRE Faculty Proposals Due
4             INBRE PI & PC Meeting – Bethesda, MD
25            Mountain West Consortium (TBD)
31-11/4   NCURA Annual Meeting
 
NOVEMBER
4-5          Fall EAC Meeting – Seattle
15-16     NIH Management of Core Facilities Meeting, Bethesda

ACADEMIC CALNEDAR 2010-2011:   UAFUAA,  UAS