GERALD HARRIS SHINN

I will always remember Dr. Shinn with fondness and gratitude. When I was a student at UNCW it was Dr. Shinn who showed me how to free my mind and think for myself, and to think and explore beyond the familiar. What a giving, caring man he was, who expected the best from his students, and helped us to recognize our capabilities. I wish every student could have a professor exactly like Dr. Shinn at least in their college years. What a difference it made. Thank you Dr. Shinn for helping me and...

I wanted to add my name to the long list of appreciative young'uns on whose lives Dr. Shinn had a positive influence. I was introduced to him in my senior year of high school, and throughout my time at UNC in the late 90's, when he happened to be in Chapel Hill he would treat a group of us to dinner and conversation at the Rathskeller. He always made us feel intelligent beyond our young years.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing and send my condolences.

Adored by all the girl campers at Camp Don Lee. Taught us the buddy system. The world is a poorer place without Gerald, but Heaven has been enriched.

One of my most inspirational professors was Dr. Gerry Shinn. I was lucky enough to enroll in his logic class where I experienced his enthralling educational methods.
I visited Dr. Shinn several times in Albemarle at the house his grandfather built. It was there that he ‘instructed' me to write a one page paper on the motto of UNCW: ‘Discere Aude' in 2003. You can take the teacher out of the classroom, but you can't… Love that man. God rest his soul.

Dr. Shinn taught me how to enjoy learning forty years ago. For that I will always be grateful. He truly had a great spirit. Thank you Dr. Shinn. R.I.P.

Dear Ruth and family:
Your father stood for all things being good. I was so fortunate to have learned from him and interacted with him as a faculty. The world is a better place for his having been here.
tony puente

Ruth, we are deeply saddened by the news of your Dad's death. What a wonderful man he was, for us a true friend and colleague. He enriched the lives of so many students and was a major contributor to the development of UNCW. Odile and Jim McGowan

Dear Ruth, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your father was such a tremendous spirit and that will always live on in you and your children- his most perfect work.May Peace be with you- my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ruth,

I am sorry to learn of the loss of your dad. While many lost a teacher, mentor, and friend, you lost your dad. I know that pain and you will be in my prayers!