Alice Bach

I am sorry I didn't learn of her passing until a couple of weeks ago. Alice was my advisor at Stanford in the 90's, and we delighted in being misfits in the ivory tower in our own ways, like when she took me in my doc martens and piercings as her guest to the faculty club. She was a brilliant professor, really shaking up and growing our perspectives on the world, but also one of the few with big hearts for students, always going out of the way to help. All these years since, she always knew...

I only heard her present at the Society of Biblical Literature Conferences and spoke with her once, but her zest, insight, courage, and willingness to break the mold inspired me, as a young woman who at the time (25 years ago) was usually one of the few women in the room, to go for it. She was truly special and I'm sorry that it was her passing that brought to my attention her activism, children's literature, and love of cats. I am so sorry for your loss. She has my sincere gratitude and...

What a privilege is was to have known Alice, a sparkling, funny, supportive, brilliant, feisty, colorful and charming woman. Her boundless creativity and energy will be missed but not forgotten.

Prof Bach was an amazing professor. I took one of her courses at Case because I needed to fulfill an undergrad requirement for my BSN. Ended up being one of my fav courses. I remember The Red Tent was the focus of the class. She was so engaging and really made us think out loud. Everyone actively participated in boisterous discussions. She truly enjoyed all her students. God Bless!