In memoriam

George Georgantas, professor of mathematics, died Feb. 8. He joined the department of mathematics and statistics in 1975 and chaired the department for 15 years. He received an Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2001. He was a founding member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit. . . .

Angela Holland, print manager for the University Publications department, died Dec. 4, 2003, after a brief illness. Mrs. Holland began her career at RIT in 1989 and served as liaison between the department and vendors of printing services. She played a key role in production and quality control of The University Magazine. . . .

Marjorie Jacobs, former associate professor of speech reading at NTID, died Jan. 9, 2004. She joined the NTID faculty in 1972 and in 1985 received the college’s Outstanding Service Award. She retired in 1986. . . .

James McMillion Jr., emeritus professor of photography, died Dec. 19, 2003. A World War II veteran, Mr. McMillion was RIT’s first James E. McGhee Professor and established RIT’s photo management department. . . .

Bob Pearse, distinguished lecturer emeritus, College of Business, died Dec. 24, 2003. He was chair of RIT’s management department prior to his retirement at age 82.