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"HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The president of SUNY's University at Albany died in a possible drowning on a South Carolina beach Sunday, according to published reports. Kermit Hall, 61, and his wife Phyllis were rescued by passers-by about 100 yards offshore around 2:20 p.m., authorities said. Hall was pronounced dead around 3 p.m. at Hilton Head Regional Medical Center, according The (Hilton Head) Island Packet. Hall was named president of the State University of New York's University at Albany in 2004. Prior to his appointment, Hall was president and history professor at Utah State for four years. Before that he was provost, vice chancellor and history professor at North Carolina State University for two years and was executive dean and a professor of history and law at Ohio State University from 1994-97. He'd also held academic and administrative jobs at the University of Tulsa, the University of Florida, Wayne State University and Vanderbilt University."

8/13/2006 9:11:12 PM

okay

8/13/2006 11:55:58 PM

Rip tide?

100 yards out is pretty far to be swimming.

8/13/2006 11:58:33 PM

he was a really good provost when he was at NC State. He was always availiable to any student to meet. Everyone always said he was really nice and always helpful.

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" RESOLUTION 36 A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT HONORING PROVOST KERMIT L. HALL Short Title: Provost Appreciation Act (Public) Sponsored by: Senators ADAMS and PALIN First Reading: November 15, 2000 Version Date: November 12, 2000 WHEREAS, Dr. Kermit L. Hall has served as Provost and Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs since July of 1999; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Hall made contributions to North Carolina State University as a teacher, administrator, and researcher; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Hall's commitment to improving the quality of instruction at North Carolina State University was exhibited in his work to revise the reappointment, promotion, and tenure policy; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Hall has always been committed to fully examining all student issues; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Hall's willingness to help all students develop both professionally and personally made him one of the most valued members of the North Carolina State University community; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Hall's documented support for student initiatives to promote academic integrity far surpassed the duty of his office; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Hall's actions and vision are consistent with the best traditions of North Carolina State University; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the North Carolina State University Student Senate hereby recognizes Dr. Kermit L. Hall for his service and dedication to the betterment of North Carolina State University, and particularly to its students. http://students.ncsu.edu/senate/bills.php?lid=36&s=00 "

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8/14/2006 12:15:24 AM

holy shit.



He was the nicest guy ever. He should have become our Chancellor....

8/14/2006 8:05:52 AM

very good man. RIP.

8/14/2006 8:08:18 AM

8/14/2006 12:27:58 PM

wow. we had some interesting conversations on political theory, that guy was insanely profound.

8/14/2006 3:37:45 PM

don't fight teh rip current.

8/14/2006 4:26:50 PM

We should name a building after him, Hall Hall

8/14/2006 5:39:10 PM

this makes me

8/14/2006 6:30:01 PM

There's so much that I can say...he was such an amazing man and I am truly blessed to have known him (and to have kept up with him post-NCSU). With every interaction, he reaffirmed my faith in the possibility of genuinely good people making their way in the world. The world of academia is lessened because of his death.


My condolences go out to his wife, Phyllis, and all the people who mourn this tragedy .

8/14/2006 7:45:00 PM

Thank you for saying all of this. And remembering. He was truly amazing.

8/14/2006 10:28:43 PM

R.I.P.

8/15/2006 2:21:48 PM