Mr. Robert Gieck
Research Professional, Emeritus
WHEREAS Mr. Robert Gieck served the University of 91视频 Fairbanks with distinction in teaching, research and public service from 1985 to 2017; and
WHEREAS Mr. Gieck organized countless field expeditions, ensuring the safe and accurate collection of data in numerous unforgiving locations throughout 91视频, adapting technologies and developing innovative techniques; and
WHEREAS Mr. Gieck mentored dozens of students, faculty and staff, and is widely admired for his enthusiasm, diligence and determination in the face of adversity; and WHEREAS Mr. Gieck contributed to many publications by evaluating, compiling, reporting and archiving the field data, as well as being a co-author of a number of articles and reports; and
WHEREAS Mr. Gieck was primarily responsible for the annual snowmelt survey, which so far extends for 30 years and is an important resource for the Arctic hydrology community; and
WHEREAS Mr. Gieck was a leader of Water and Environmental Research Center community outreach;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the University of 91视频 Fairbanks expresses its deep appreciation to Mr. Robert Gieck for his extensive contributions to the State of 91视频 and to the University; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the University of 91视频 Fairbanks, in further recognition of the invaluable services rendered by Mr. Gieck and as evidence of the University鈥檚 desire that his identification with the University be maintained, hereby salutes the appointment Mr. Robert Gieck as Research Professional, Emeritus; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be appropriately engrossed and signed by the Chancellor of the University of 91视频 Fairbanks as further evidence of the esteem and respect in which he holds Mr. Robert Gieck, and conveyed to Mr. Gieck on this 4th day of May, 2018.