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GEORGE W. FISCHER was honored in May 1984 when Washington State University named the Agricul-
tural Sciences Branch Library after him. Dr. Fischer, well known for his work on smut
fungi, retired in 1967 following a long career in which he served as Professor, Chairman
of the Department of Plant Pathology, Dean of the College of Agriculture, and Director
of Resident Instruction. A large photograph of Dr. Fischer will hang in the 1 ibrary
and a bronze plaque will be placed outside the library entrance. Dr. Fischer and his
wife, who now reside in western Washington at E. 3830 Highway 106, Union, WA 98592,
and members of their family all attended the dedication ceremony.
DONALD W. ROBERTS was awarded a Fulbright Senior Scholar Fellowship to study in Australia
for three months in 1985.
RICHARD T. HANLIN was conferred the title of Honorary 'professor by The Universidad Centro
Occidental Li sandro A1 varado , Barqui simeto, Venezula at a speci a1 ceremony duri ng the
graduation exercise held on October 26, 1984 in Barquisimeto. Dick is only the second
person to receive this title, conferred by the University Council, and was honored in
recognition of his contribution to the development of their graduate program in plant
path01 ogy/mycology (started four years ago).
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