Hey everyone. Is it true that Mr. Vandyke is leaving?

3/22/2006 8:34:07 PM

Are you serious?

He is barnone the best professor in the botany and biology department. I had him for both BO 200/222.

I don't see his name for teaching BO 200 this fall.

[Edited on March 22, 2006 at 8:49 PM. Reason : ]

3/22/2006 8:49:34 PM

Someone told me that hes leaving. I hope not I was gonna take him next semester and heard great things. Now i don't know what science to take. Im in BIO 105 with Patterson and thats easy but I need one more. Got any advice

[Edited on March 22, 2006 at 9:03 PM. Reason : Mistake]

3/22/2006 8:59:22 PM

bio 183 with beckmann.. awesome professor- real nice, laid-back guy, makes class fun, easy to understand, and will answer any questions before going on to the next subject/topic.. his tests are super easy if you just study what he tells you, he holds study sessions before each test for his 183 class.

3/22/2006 9:35:03 PM

Thanks but I gotta take another science class different from biology like MEA or CH.

3/22/2006 9:41:49 PM

I'm a TA for BO 200 and unfortunately, yes it's true that Dr. Van Dyke is retiring. It's really sad, but after 30+ years of teaching and the number of grandchildren approaching 20, he seems to be ready to go. He's been a great professor and a great friend to me personally, and I'm happy that after seeing all he does for his students, he is finally doing this for his family. I honestly have no idea what the botany dept. will do without him, I can't think of a bigger pair of shoes to fill than his.

3/22/2006 10:49:49 PM

3/23/2006 1:24:14 AM

3/23/2006 1:57:24 AM

That really sucks.

Ethylene 4 life.

3/23/2006 8:24:58 AM

Parynchema Schlerenchyma hahahah (Or however you spell it)

3/23/2006 7:30:27 PM

He is barnone the best professor in the botany and biology department. I had him for both BO 200/222.[quote]

Are you kidding? That was the easiest A ever. I didn't learn shit

3/24/2006 9:10:07 AM

Okay y'all- help me do this: Nominate Dr. Van Dyke for a University Advising Award. Like you, I think he is amazing and I can't believe he is retiring (thought he was WAY to young for that). But he has touched the lives of many students as evident by your statements. I am putting together a nomination packet. I need at least one letter from a student, but more are welcome. RattlerRyan, I would love to have one from you since you TA for him. The category is for a faculty member who has teaching and research responsibilities, but who also advises. I need a letter to me by April 3rd. PM and I will tell you where to send it, drop it off. Here is the award listing. The Provost gives out this recognition.

http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/awards/advising_awards/index.html

Thanks in advance.

3/24/2006 11:50:57 AM

hes a great professor...i will always remember that day he wore that vest with all those leaves on it..and is corny jokes every class

3/27/2006 11:13:09 AM

When is he actually going to retire? Is it this semester or next spring? I know some faculty go on "phased" retirement to help tie up loose ends.

And who's gonna be the new undergraduate advisor?

[Edited on March 27, 2006 at 12:07 PM. Reason : typing errors yo]

3/27/2006 12:06:13 PM