In Memoriam:
Professor Gary Varner
honored physicist, mentor and educator
Celebration of life
(agenda)
Watanabe Hall
Saturday, August 19, 2023
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Professor Gary Varner's Storybook
This Google form will collect stories and memories of Gary Varner. Feel free to submit a memory or story about Gary and also add a personal condolence message if you would like that will made accessible to only Jaimy and Gary's family.
“Gary was not only a brilliant scientist but also a caring individual, always extending support and kindness,” said friends and colleagues from the Physics and Astronomy Department. “We will forever cherish his important role in our endeavors.”
Celebration of Life Agenda
Saturday, August 19, 2023
(UH Watanabe Hall and MSB courtyard)
Zoom Recordings:
09:30-10:00
Coffee, tea
10:00-10:10
10:10-10:20
Remembering Gary Varner, Dept Chair Veronica Bindi (UH)
(renaming of the IDL as "VarnerLab")
(renaming of the IDL as "VarnerLab")
10:20-10:30
10:30-10:40
Gary at Boston University, (Eric Hazen BU, Zoom)
11:40-12:00
Open Mic for short 5 minute comments and memories
12:00-01:30
Buffet Lunch (Chinese food)
01:45-02:00
Gary as a thesis advisor (Chris Ketter, UH)
02:30-02:45
Gary on Dumand (John Learned, UH)
02:45-03:00
Open Mic for short 5 minute comments and memories (including Steve Olsen, Korea (Zoom), Bryan MacKinnon, Canada (Zoom))
03:00-??:??
Refreshments