JEAN HERSKOVITS

I second Michael Powell's sentiments. She was my advisor, too, and a wonderful mentor scholastically and personally. She was "present at the creation" of SUNY Purchase and a guiding light to many of its students. So sorry to hear of her passing.

John and Family,
My deepest condolences on your terrible loss. Jean was an inspiration to many, myself included, in so many ways, and we'll miss her wisdom and presence.

Dr. H. May your soul rest in perfect peace. May your family and friends be comforted.

To the family of Jean Herskovits, so sorry for your loss. May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Jean Herskovits as they mourn the death of their love one. God is the giver of all life and he is capable of restoring life. Psalms 36:9. With each new tomorrow may your memories grow sweeter as your sorrow fades away .

I was saddened to read of Jean's passing. I had the good fortune to have her as an academic advisor many years ago at Purchase and she was rigorous, incisive and so intelligent. She also could laugh and treated students humanely and with compassion and that was a wonderful combination of traits. To this day when I read of Nigeria and South Africa, I often think of her and her training ...

I was saddened to see this today. Jean was a remarkable woman and a terrific incisive professor. I had the good fortune of having her as my advisor and she was rigorous and pushed me in all sorts of good ways. And, in crucial moments, she was compassionate and humane. Not a bad combination in life. And I have rarely read of Nigeria without thinking of her.