Herbert Rooney Malcom Jr.

For some unknown reason I just had an urge to reminisce my days at NCSU and Rooney came to mind. He was a great, caring, devoted teacher, counselor and professor I will always be grateful for. Albeit the years have clicked by however memories prevail. Rooney took me under his wing in 1979 with special care as I had a BS degree in soil and water science, hydrology, from Univ of NH which was right down his alley and he helped get me into the graduate program. Stormwater engineering was his...

Rooney was, without a doubt, one of the top two professors I ever had. He had a way of making his work practical, such as his reminder that "we ain't makin' watches". But he was more than an engineer and a professor. He was a true gentleman and a great friend. He touched a lot of lives in his time here.

I just wanted to let Dr Malcom's family know that they will be in my prayers. Dr Malcom was one of my favorite professors at State and I learned so much from him. His classes were so practical and taught you techniques that you could use in the real world. I'm so sad to hear that he has passed away, but I know that he's made a big impression on so many people's lives.

"Roon", as we called him, was a highly respected brother in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraterity at N.C. State. On behalf of all the brothers who knew him, we extend our heart felt sympathy to your family.
Gray Steifel NC State '64

Anyone that knew Dr. Malcom can surely attest to his knowledge and his professionalism. Howevever, what made him such a blessing was the genuine concern and love he had for people and for life in general. He will forever be one of the most positive influences in thousands of people's lives. A scholar and a patriot.

I am one of the blessed engineers to have been a student and colleague of Dr. Malcom. I am very fortunate to have benefited from that warm teaching style that passed so much practical knowledge to me and a multitude of other students. I am comforted in knowing that his knowledge, wisdom and kindness will live on in the hearts and minds of his students and associates.

I bet that he already has a good practical solution for that storm water problem in heaven.

I was a student of Dr. Malcom's 28 years ago. I have nothing but fond memories of him and the utmost respect for him as a teacher and as a person. He will be missed by all of his students.

Among treasured friends, Rooney ranks at the top of my list. Since graduate school in 1971, I have been referring to his unique insights and our fishing memories. We are poorer for loss of Rooney, but far richer by having known him.

I consider Dr. Malcolm a friend and vow never to let my memories of him fade. Surely, all those who have studied under him or have been around him for any significant amount time, consider themselves better people for the experience. My family has been doubly blessed by Dr. Malcolm because my son, Joseph, also studied under him and considered him a friend. I treasure the photo made of the three of us at Joseph’s graduation. May God truly bless his family for all the good he has done.