Dr. Frank-Rhodes-Obituary

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Dr. Frank H. T. Rhodes

Ithaca, New York

Oct 29, 1926 – Feb 3, 2020 (Age 93)

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BORN
October 29, 1926
DIED
February 3, 2020
AGE
93
LOCATION
Ithaca, New York

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Virginia Beach, VA -  Dr. Frank H. T. Rhodes, 93, the ninth president of Cornell University, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2019.  Arrangements are incomplete with Bangs Funeral Home, Inc.

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I am continually awestruck by Professor Rhodes achievements and memories of his teaching in Swansea UK. Thank you so much for the memory of receiving me on my unannounced visit to Cornell many years ago.

An unbelievably gifted and charismatic lecturer. I regard my attendances at his lectures as unforgettable events. I once visited Cornell to lecture and visited his office with no invitation only to be warmly welcomed and talk about his time in Swansea for over 20min.

Hi. Prof Rhodes taught me In Geology at Swansea University during 1962-4. I will never forget his lectures which were inspirational. Many years later, I was lecturing in Cornell University and decided just to find the Presidents Office to say hello. I waited just 20 min and he welcomed me into his office although he had no idea who I was! I never forgot this kindness and the lesson that t taught me. I have always treasured my memories of him. I am so sorry to hear of his death and send my...

Sad news! Rosa , you and Frank were "Cornell" for such a long time. A tower of a man..
Frank will be missed by all. R I P

with fondness

Tom and Shirley Itin '57