Former UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital CEO Bertram Lubin dies at 81
Deemed “a great humanitarian” by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland where he served as president and CEO, Bertram Lubin died June 27 at the age of 81.
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‘Polite but persistent, fierce but friendly’: UC Berkeley alumna, activist Margy Wilkinson dies at 76
Longtime city activist and UC Berkeley alumna Margy Wilkinson died Saturday at the age of 76.
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‘Creative and innovative’: UC Berkeley English instructor Eva Fuchs dies at 73
UC Berkeley Fall Program for Freshmen English instructor Eva Fuchs died May 7 in her home. An advocate for women, she is remembered for her passion for discussing and teaching social issues.
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‘Everybody’s friend’: UC Berkeley student Seth Smith dies at 19
UC Berkeley student Seth Smith died from a gunshot wound June 15 in Berkeley. He is remembered for his kindness, enthusiasm and intelligence.
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‘Carrying forward his commitment to the underprivileged’: UC Berkeley professor Kirk Smith dies at 73
After decades of impact on his family, his community and the field of public health and environmental sciences, Dr. Kirk Smith died in Berkeley on Monday at the age of 73.
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‘More than just a scientist’: UC Berkeley professor emeritus Stephen Glickman dies at 87
Stephen Glickman, the manager of the world’s only captive hyena colony and UC Berkeley researcher, died May 22 after battling pancreatic cancer at 87.
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‘A wonderful young man’: Cal soccer alumnus Chris Ortega dies unexpectedly at 29
Cal men’s soccer alumnus Chris Ortega died unexpectedly Friday at the age of 29. Ortega played with the Golden Bears from 2009 to 2011.
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Nobel laureate, UC Berkeley professor Oliver Williamson dies at 87
Oliver Williamson, a Nobel laureate in economics and UC Berkeley professor, died after a period of failing health May 21 at the age of 87.
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‘Calm amongst the storm’: Remembering John Kasser’s legacy, impact on Cal Athletics
To John Kasser, being an athletic director was always more than a 9-to-5 job. It was his passion and source of connection to his community.
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‘Extraordinary scientist’: Former UC Berkeley physics professor George Trilling dies at 89
Known for his wisdom, brilliance and modesty, George Trilling, a former UC Berkeley physics professor and experimental particle physicist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, died April 30 at age 89.
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