In Memoriam
Bernard H. "Bernie" Brown
We, the faculty of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, note with sorrow and a great sense of loss, the passing of our friend and colleague, Bernard H. Brown.
Since coming to WPI in 1966, Bernard H. Brown played a major role in improving every part of student life on campus, serving as a tireless advocate for students and student life. As Vice President of Student Affairs, he served the needs of students in a compassionate, effective, and supportive manner. Many will remember him most fondly as a tireless and effective advocate for women and for international and under-represented students. He was an enthusiastic fan of all of WPI's athletic teams, and he championed the elevation of men's and women's crew to varsity status. He provided the vision for our highly successful campus center. He was also the inspiration behind the soon to be constructed Admissions and Financial Aid building on campus.
To his many friends and colleagues among the faculty, the student body, and WPI's thousands of graduates, "Bernie" Brown will always be remembered for his quick wit and warm presence, for his kind words and smiles at happy times like reunions as well as for his consolation and support during times of personal need and loss. Through his never-tiring energy throughout the day to his hosting innumerable events at his home in the evenings, Bernie embodied the spirit of how to make better and richer the community he lived in.
Therefore, let it be resolved that we, the members of the faculty of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, express our sincere gratitude and admiration for Bernard H. Brown's outstanding service to our university, to its students, and to his community. Let it also be resolved that this resolution be placed in the permanent records of this faculty, and that a copy be delivered to his family.
- A Resolution of the WPI Faculty, passed September 9, 2004
Donations
At the request of the family, donations may be made in Bernie's memory to:
WPI Crew Endowment Fund
c/o the Development Office
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA, 01609-2280