Dr. Gerald R. RISING

I have many fond memories of Dr. Rising and took 2 courses of his at UB '67-'71. He was instrumental in guiding me into a career as a mathematics teacher. He was a free spirit who will be missed. Thank you Dr. Rising.

I have fond memories of Dr. Rising's mentorship, guidance, and inspiration from my time as a student at UB's Gifted Math Program from 1998-2004. He is certain to not be forgotten through his lasting impact on many in the communities of which he was a part.

I first met Gerry when my daughter enrolled in the accelerated math program for HS school students at UB. One meeting led to our mutual interest in birds and wildlife of WNY. Always engaging and interesting to talk to we would meet for breakfast every now and then to discuss book ideas he had on birding. He was very kind in writing two articles over the course of ten years about my one man wildlife art shows in WNY. A protector of the environment and always a gentleman who would be willing to...

Thank you Dr Rising for your friendship, knowledge, and humor. Fly high!

Dr. Rising was always willing to answer questions via email, even when the person asking questions knew nothing about birds. That says a lot of about the type of person he was.