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A Message from Dean Lei
A Message from Dean Lei
The RBS Staff Newsletter has been a welcome way for us to keep up with each other and continue to share our experiences. It’s a nice reminder that together we stand strong as we continue to serve our school and our university. I look forward to the time when we can safely be back to campus again. In the meantime, I enjoy reading about your endeavors in the staff newsletter.
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Stay safe, Lei
On Friday, February 12th, over 80 friends and colleagues of Dr. Jerome D. Williams joined together virtually to honor this brilliant, kind, funny, gentleman who died peacefully on January 29, 2021. Dean Lei, Dr. Williams’ son, Derek, and many others spoke fondly of a loving husband, father and grandfather, a devoted teacher and mentor to many RBS Ph.D. students, a human rights leader committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, a respected researcher and author, and the first Prudential Chair in Business. Dr. Williams’ unexpected death is a tremendous loss.
For those who had the good fortune to work with Jerome, and even those who did not know Dr. Williams personally, it was a beautiful memorial. The photos and videos of Dr. Williams, at work and at play, conveyed his true spirit and zest for life. And just as his family had hoped, the memories brought joy and smiles to the faces of all. Thank you to Derek and the entire Williams family for sharing in our ceremony. You are all, forever, a part of the RBS Family, and you have our heartfelt condolences.
For those wishing to making a contribution in his honor can be made online to the RBS Memorial Fund. On the Gift Details webpage, please scroll down to In Honor / Memory of. For “tribute type,” please select memory of. Please add Jerome Williams for “tribute’s first name” and “tribute’s last name.” You can keep “relationship to” and “occasion” blank.
To read more on the life and legacy of Dr. Jerome D. Williams or make a contribution to organizations that he held dear, please visit here. To learn more about Dr. Williams’ many contributions to RBS, and far beyond, please visit here.
Newsletter Committee Updates
The Newsletter Committee is seeking your suggestions for Program Spotlight and Staff Spotlight features. If you would like to nominate a department or individuals for the next Program or Staff Spotlight, submit your suggestions to: RBSStaffNews@business.rutgers.edu.
This issue’s contributors: Brenda Anderson, Jennifer Diaz, Dana Greene Harris, Nancy Kiley, Melissa Rivera, Vibu Udayaraj and special guest Technology Tip writer, Joe Bassano, Associate Director, Office of Technology and Instructional Services.
A Message from Dean Lei
The RBS Staff Newsletter has been a welcome way for us to keep up with each other and continue to share our experiences. It’s a nice reminder that together we stand strong as we continue to serve our school and our university. I look forward to the time when we can safely be back to campus again. In the meantime, I enjoy reading about your endeavors in the staff newsletter.
Stay safe, Lei
