Dr. James L. Bugg Jr.

I was sorry to learn about Dr. Bugg's death. He was certainly a noble figure. I was his student at the U. of Missouri-Columbia, where he was a commanding presence in so many lives. In later years, I spent a day with him in St. Louis and another in Norfolk, and although I interrupted a busy schedule, he was gracious with his time and advice. I owe much of my professional success and personal resilience to his wise counsel, and his memory will always be vivid. David Wigdor, Washington, DC.

I was a student at the University of Missouri St. Louis when Dr. Bugg was Chancellor. He was friendly and approachable, mingling with students and listening to concerns. Condolences to his family.

My condolences to the Bugg family. I was one of Dr. Bugg's students in the mid 80's. He was by far one of the best professors I had in my college life. I was amazed with his knowledge of the smallest details that he spoke about in class that made the class interesting. He was a great educator and person.

Wilbur Hogge, BS Civil Engineering, ODU '86

My sincere condolences to the Bugg family for Dr. Bugg's passing. He was a man of great accomplishment and leaves behind an inspiring legacy. Sincerely, Joe Giltner

To the tribute of my friend and classmate, Douglas Sutton, I would like to add my thanks for Dr. Bugg's vision and dedication in shaping the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Richard Dagger, AB Political Science, UMSL 1970; Professor, University of Richmond.

My condolences to the Bugg family on their loss. I was in the fourth graduating class (1970) of UMSL, and while serving on the campus newspaper I met and interviewed Dr. Bugg any number of times. He was gracious, courteous and well liked and remembered by the students. Here an anecdotal note: there was a pond the UMSL campus (built on a former golf course) and was dubbed "Bugg Lake" by a newspaper columnist; the name has stuck, and Dr. Bugg at the time humorously accepted the "honor" - even...