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Magnuson tribute Aug. 6

July 30, 2001

A tribute to retiring UW–Madison professor John J. Magnuson is scheduled Monday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m., 6191 Helen C. White Hall, 600 N. Park St.

Magnuson retired July 1 after nearly 40 years of overall service to aquatic science and 32 years at the Center for Limnology. The program will include informal short reminiscences about Magnuson as adviser, friend, mentor and colleague. If you would like to participate, contact: Roy Stein, (614) 292-1613.

Photos, clippings, notes, anecdotes, reminiscences and letters are all sought. For details, contact Bill Horns, (608) 266-8782.

The new John J. Magnuson Limnology Library Fund recognizes the special interest Magnuson has taken in supporting the Limnology Library. Contributions can be made to UW Foundation John J. Magnuson Limnology Library Fund, Center for Limnology, 680 N. Park St., Madison, WI 53706.

For information, contact: Linda Holthaus, Center for Limnology, 680 N. Park St., (608) 262-3304.