HAROLD L. HODGKINSON

I met Bud at a Points of Light conference in 1989, and was mesmerized by his presentation. A short while later he came to Utah to present and I had the pleasure of driving him from the airport to conference and back to the airport. It was the most interesting conversations I ever had in my life -- he asked questions about everything, and also answered my many questions. He was genius in his presentations, the only person I ever knew who could make demographics not only interesting but...

Bud and Virginia had a lasting impact on me, despite the fact that we lost track of each other for more than 20 years.

Together they taught me many things, such as traveling from Washington, D.C. to Denver was about as far as a person could go and still call it a "day trip." They also taught me what it meant to have a marriage worth keeping and the importance of keep asking and thinking about the status quo --since it is going to change, understanding the natural variation...

Bud's sense of humor and warm regard for his friends will be a loss in our lives. Sincerest sympathy to Virginia and his many children and grandchildren

Dean Hodgkinson was Dean at Bard when I arrived in 1965. I always respected him, as he understood students' needs in the very best sense. Years later we were in touch, and he kindly remembered - but did not hold against me - some of my youthful indiscretions. He was important in my own life, and that of so many others. I treasure his memory and Bard of the 60s.

Dr. Hodgkinson had that unique ability to covert tedious and boring statistics into relevant and practical information. While many would have had you asleep with this information, Bud had you sitting on the edge of your chair....wanting more.

Please accept my sincere sympathies. May God's holy spirit or active force, equip you with the " power beyond what is normal " to go from one day to the next. ( 2 Corinthians 4 : 7 ) Remember : God can help his faithful servants to endure any and every problem they may face.

Dean Hodgkinson was the Dean at Bard College when I first arrived in 1961. I think in many ways he was an inspiration to us all. I have fond memories of his kindness, his calm and his good humor. He is a part of Bard that I remember with great fondness.

For me it was enriching and a joy to have known and worked with Bud during my years at IEL. I benefitted greatly from his power to frame and discuss issues with penetrating data that was delivered from wit and wisdom and care for all. My personal sympathies are extended to Bud's family, and his many friends and many colleagues.