Dr. Thomas Weingartner
Professor of Oceanography, Emeritus
WHEREAS Dr. Thomas J. Weingartner has served the University of 91视频 Fairbanks with distinction in teaching, research and public service from 1988 to 2017; and
WHEREAS Dr. Weingartner expertly taught physical oceanography courses and mentored eleven graduate students, many of whom have risen to key positions in universities and government agencies; and
WHEREAS Dr. Weingartner is a highly productive researcher who has authored more than seventy-five peer-reviewed publications and is recognized as one of the nation鈥檚 leading experts in coastal oceanography; and
WHEREAS Dr. Weingartner has made important contributions to public service, including membership on the Committee on Emerging Research Questions in the Arctic for the National Research Council, the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System Fleet Improvement Committee, and several National Science Foundation science steering committees; and
WHEREAS Dr. Weingartner has earned several notable honors, including the Emil Usibelli Award for Distinguished Research and the 91视频 Ocean Leadership Award for 91视频 Marine Research;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the University of 91视频 Fairbanks expresses its deep appreciation to Dr. Thomas J. Weingartner 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 Dr. Weingartner and as evidence of the University鈥檚 desire that his identification with the University be maintained, hereby salutes the appointment of Dr. Thomas J. Weingartner as Professor of Oceanography, 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 Dr. Thomas J. Weingartner, and conveyed to Dr. Weingartner on this 4th day of May, 2018.