Donald GEIGER

I read in the Spring 2021 edition of the University of Dayton Magazine, that Brother Don Geiger had died on December 29, 2020. I want to share with all, the profound influence that he had on me and I am certain, many other UD students.

By my senior year (1966) at St. Joseph High School, a Society of Mary school in Cleveland Ohio, I had decided that I wanted to be a marine biologist. I applied to the College of William and Mary, because of its Marine Sciences Program. St. Joe's...

A tough but great Professor for whom I had great respect.

Bro. Don was my major professor while I worked to complete my MS in Biology (1969-1971). He is the reason I became a biologist, initially thinking that I would teach Biology, but then ultimately switching to being a research biologist. Beside the science that I learned from Don, I learned a number of life lessons as well, not the least of which is to have confidence and trust my own knowledge and skillset. He was a true mentor and friend, and he will be missed.