WHEREAS, Associate Professor Donna M. Carr (Mathematics) had an intense passion for the study of mathematics (particularly set theory and logic); a great zeal for passing mathematical knowledge on to students; an enthusiasm for encouraging women to study mathematics and the sciences;

AND WHEREAS, Professor Carr had a tenacious strength that enabled her to keep going forward in her own unique style despite the obstacles she encountered;

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate pays tribute to Professor Carr because she energized so many of her colleagues and students.

 

 

University Of Wisconsin-Parkside
Memorial Resolution: Chelvadurai Manogaran
PSF 6/02-03

WHEREAS, Professor Chelvadurai Manogaran (Geography) began his career as a climatologist, and later made a remarkable transition to become an internationally known political geographer and expert on his native Sri Lanka;

AND WHEREAS, Professor Manogaran did research in climatology and worked with the Pike River Restoration Committee before turning to Tamil/Sri Lankan issues and serving as a consultant to the U.S. Department of State after 1989;

AND WHEREAS, Professor Manogaran was active with the Tamil Nadu Foundation and produced his award-winning book, Ethnic Conflict and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka;

AND WHEREAS, Professor Manogaran served the campus as a long-term member of the International Studies Steering Committee and as Director of International Student Services;

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Faculty Senate pays tribute to Professor Manogaran's record as a teacher-scholar and expresses gratitude for his exemplary service to our community.