Eric O. Hanson

I had Professor Hanson in my senior seminar course on Religion and Politics. He gave me the confidence to succeed and write one of the most important essays of my college career. He was also one of my favorite professors at SCU. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Professor Hanson possessed a great mind and a caring heart. Truly a gentleman and a scholar. My prayers to his family

This October I will be celebrating my 40 year reunion from SCU. Eric Hanson was my favorite professor. I will never forget the evening a few of us students were invited to his home for a delicious Chinese meal. It was a lovely evening! . My condolences to the Hanson family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathy, love and prayers are with you, Kathleen, and your two lovely daughters. I always treasured Eric as a colleague of wide vision and keen insight. May he be forever in God's embrace of love - where, I pray, you who loved him so may also find consolation, strength and peace.
Janet MM

I'm stunned to learn of the death of my favorite professor at Santa Clara, the man whose enthusiasm, selfless teaching, observant nature, and quick wit and encouragement made me recognize political science as what I wanted to master.

I was headed to my final in Dr. Hanson's "Politics in China" class in 1989 when the world learned about the massacre at Tien Anmen Square ("Six Four", he'd say later) and we eagerly applied what he'd taught us.

Then one day twenty or so years later I ran into him at Oakland's cathedral, which he was showing to a visiting friend. There, in that different context, he spoke first and proclaimed, "Kate Long. How are you?"

In the years since graduating, I'd visit him from time to time and he'd still drop everything and chat. One of the best indicators about Santa Clara University is that every one of my professors knew my name by the end of the first week of classes. I met Dr. Hanson in 1988 and he never forgot my name.

I will always, always remember his.

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

Mr. Hanson's generous nature will always remain with me. One of my fondest memories is of how he'd cordially open his home to me so we could share a cup of coffee. He was man of dignity who treated those around him with respect and fairness. I'd like to extend my condolences to the Hanson family. May he rest in peace.