Arizona Astronomy Board Chairman Sid Leach to Receive UA Honorary Degree
NOTE: this event has ended, BUT you can watch it, tape delayed, at the link below.
The College of Science will bestow a Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, on Sid Leach on Friday, December 15, 2017. The event will be live streamed from 9-11:00 am MST. THIS LINK will take you to the streaming page.
Sid Leach has served as chair of the Arizona Astronomy Board (AAB) for the last fourteen years. His tenure as chair has included many department milestones and the transition in leadership of Steward Observatory in 2012 from Peter Strittmatter, who served as director for 37 years, to Buell Jannuzi. Sid has presided over the AAB during the most rapid phase of philanthropic development for Steward Observatory, including the $20 million gift from Richard F. Caris in support of the UA participation in the Giant Magellan Telescope Organization.
Sid’s own passion for astronomy is demonstrated through his strong engagement with Steward Observatory and his exceptional astrophotography (viewable HERE).
We are grateful for his leadership and service on behalf of the Department of Astronomy, the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, Steward Observatory, and the College of Science.
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