Dear IES Alumni, We wanted to let you know that Gene Willeke's health has been declining in recent months, and he is now receiving hospice care at his home in Oxford. He is in good spirits and would love to hear from you. He is celebrating his 80th birthday, and you can send cards or notes to his wife, Pat, at their home in Oxford: Patricia Willeke 1007 Cedar Dr. Oxford, OH 45056 For those of you who live in the Oxford area, there is an open house at the home of Bob and Beth Baer this Saturday, Sep 6, from 2-4 pm at 202 Ryan Drive, Oxford. If you can drop in for awhile, I know Gene would love to see you. Gene had an immeasurable impact on the lives of so many IES students and colleagues during his many years as director of IES. Our thoughts are with Gene and Pat during this difficult time. All the best, Tom -- Thomas O. Crist Director, Institute for the Environment and Sustainability Professor, Department of Biology Miami University Oxford, OH 45056 513-529-5811 (voice) 513-529-5814 (fax) [log in to unmask] http://www.miamioh.edu/ies