WILLIAM CALIN

Having not learned of Bill's passing until recently, this message comes late. But hopefully it will still be read by some of those who knew Bill and will reflect well on such a deserving personality. During my earliest undergraduate years at the University of Oregon, Bill was one of the two most influential professors (the other was Françoise Durrant). Always exploratory and looking for the big picture, his specialty field in Medieval studies was simply en entry point and a touchstone from...

Cher Bill, j´ai pensé à toi quand Notre Dame de Paris s´est envolée en flammes, j´ai imaginé ton horreur, ta tristesse. Mais rassure-toi: on la reconstruit telle que le génie médiéval l´avait conçue, avec une belle charpente en bois digne de ses origines gothiques...

Mon cher papa,
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and all that I learned from you. Impeccable, inquisitive, humble, passionate, witty, caring. You were and always will be my role model.
Until we meet again, rest in the arms of our Loving Father.

Bill was the most generous colleague it has been my privilege to encounter in more than four decades of university teaching. He supported the discipline with verve, humanity, and incredible energy, and he was selfless in helping others find their intellectual and practical way. He is survived by a legacy of critical writing that, because it reflected enduring literary approaches and values, will not grow stale but will continue to provide a guide through the marvelous world of medieval...

Dr. Calin, vous manquez déjà à tous vos "enfants" doctorants. Profitez bien de vos balades, là-haut, avec tous ces poètes et autres auteurs que vous avez tant aimé et que vous retrouvez enfin. Cheers !

I was always glad to see Bill Calin on UF campus, he was always a pleasure to speak with and he had a gift of turning learning into dialogue. He inspired us and brought the best out of those around him. He was a founder of new Medieval Studies, changing the way we think about an era, its art and literary contributions. He will not be forgotten on the UF campus where he gave so freely of himself and his time and was loved and by so many. Peace and love Bill, your memory is blessing for...

Dearest Bill,

Your linguistic and literary expertise were an inspiration to so many. Your warm, witty and generous spirit endures.
Bonnie Krueger, Professor of French, Hamilton College

It speaks to Bill's eagerness to expand his horizons constantly, that he undertook the study of modern Occitan at the age of 50, which is when and where I got to know him. His wit and his rigor worked hand in hand. He will be sorely missed.