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l33tminion) wrote2010-01-21 01:34 pm
l33tminion) wrote2010-01-21 01:34 pm
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Long Live Dr. M!
This morning, I was informed that Michael Moody (aka Dr. M), Dean of the Faculty of Olin College, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and professor par excellence, died last night at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was one of the luminaries of Olin College, he played a crucial role as a founder and did the equivalent of two or three full-time jobs without ever seeming tired. I often joked that Dr. M was the Olin professor "most likely to actually be a genetically-engineered cyborg".
A few days ago, President Miller informed the Olin Community that Dr. M's treatment had not gone as well as might be hoped, that despite doctors' best efforts, his condition was serious. (From the message, I realized that Dr. M might die, but even after reading that, I had not expected that he might die tomorrow.) As suggested, I sent Dr. M a note, saying that I'd very much enjoyed working with him, and that I remained determinedly optimistic that a great many Oliners might yet enjoy the same opportunity.
While it saddens me that future Oliners will not have the opportunity of working with Dr. M personally, I know that their lives will still be positively affected by his work. Dr. M will live on in the memories of those who knew him, in his contributions to academia, and in the institution of Olin College, which would not exist in its present form without his extraordinary skill and dedication. He will be missed.
A few days ago, President Miller informed the Olin Community that Dr. M's treatment had not gone as well as might be hoped, that despite doctors' best efforts, his condition was serious. (From the message, I realized that Dr. M might die, but even after reading that, I had not expected that he might die tomorrow.) As suggested, I sent Dr. M a note, saying that I'd very much enjoyed working with him, and that I remained determinedly optimistic that a great many Oliners might yet enjoy the same opportunity.
While it saddens me that future Oliners will not have the opportunity of working with Dr. M personally, I know that their lives will still be positively affected by his work. Dr. M will live on in the memories of those who knew him, in his contributions to academia, and in the institution of Olin College, which would not exist in its present form without his extraordinary skill and dedication. He will be missed.