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Photos from Art's festschrift are now up:
http://www.artwingfieldfest.com/photos/#/festschrift/
If you have taken photos that you'd like to share, please email them and we'll get them on the website.
We are also still collecting any stories or memories you'd like to share, so please continue to send those in as well.
A very nice piece on the Brandeis website about Art's festschrift:
Professor Jim Lackner, who joined the psychology department a few years after Wingfield, spoke about his colleague's friendship and support.
“Art stands out as a colleague because I’ve never heard him say anything bad about anyone,” Lackner said. “He’s always been supportive of students and colleagues, and he was always doing his best for the institution.”
Professor Paul DiZio, PhD’86, the current chair of the psychology department, spoke about Wingfield’s guidance.
“Whenever we have coffee and discuss the department, he always gives me solid advice with a depth of understanding of the issues, the department and the institution,” DiZio said. “He always gets right to the heart of the issue.”
The day ended with the surprise announcement of the Art Wingfield Neuroscience/Psychology Student Travel Award. Created by generous donations from students, friends and colleagues, the travel stipend will help Brandeis graduate students in neuroscience or psychology attend a scientific conference or workshop.
Calling the day “an extraordinary pleasure,” Wingfield was visibly moved by the announcement. “In every field you have different personalities,” he said. “But this field has the most extraordinary people.”
Thanks to everyone who was able to come and honor Art this week! It was a great day, and I know Art enjoyed himself.
We will post pictures of the day as they become available; please drop an email if you have any you would like to share.
We are also still accepting (and posting) stories about Art. It's not too late to submit one! Again, please drop an email to Jonathan if you have one to submit.
If you are attending the festschrift, please take lots of photos! It would be great to document all of the attendees, and especially Art interacting with different guests. Please email these to Lana Penn: lpenn123@brandeis.edu(but remove the "123").
Directions to Brandeis from downtown Boston using the commuter rail:
We've assembled a collection of photos from over the years, but would still like more. It would be especially great to have some from pre-digital days and Art's early time at Brandeis. Please send any contributions to Jonathan Peelle: peellej123@ent.wustl.edu (but remove the "123"); information about the year, context, and other people in the photograph is especially appreciated.
We would also like to collect stories about your memories of Art and post them here: the first time you met, a particularly memorable event, or just a short note. Again, please send any contributions to Jonathan Peelle: peellej123@ent.wustl.edu (but remove the "123"). Feel free to include a suggested title.
We have now confirmed the date of July 22, 2014 for ArtWingfieldFest. Invitations will be sent out shortly. Unfortunately for practical reasons we need to limit the number of attendees; however, we will have a waiting list available with registration, and will do our best to accommodate as many people as possible.