Ralph HICKEY

Jim impacted me early during my undergrad studies. I will never forget his help as a teacher and friend. Love and Honor, friend.

I taught introductory biology class with Jim. I was an assistant professor with very little experience in teaching, and Jim invested a large amount of time and effort in teaching me how to teach. Watching him teach and engage students was a joy unto itself. He invested so much of himself in clearly communicating complex ideas to the students, with humor and a passion. I will never forget the kindness he showed me, helping me find my "teaching legs", and helping me grow as a teacher and as a...

Jim was the advisor of my wife and a professor for my capstone course at Miami. Despite our limited engagement, Jim probably had more impact on my life than any individual aside from my immediate family. Jim was a mentor to me and my family, providing encouragement, words of wisdom, a caring ear, and a giant heart. I owe so much in my life to Jim, it breaks my heart to think that he is no longer here with us. He was like a member of our family. I only hope he knew how much he meant to us.