In Memoriam Alan S. Wingrove (1939-2007)
Friends, colleagues and students mourn the passing of Alan Wingrove, Professor of Chemistry, after a long illness, on January 5. Al came to Towson State College in 1973. He served as Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry (1974 to 1986), Chair of the College Council, Chair of the University Council of Chairpersons, and Treasurer of the Statewide Faculty Senate. He cowrote an Organic Chemistry text (with President Caret) and an Organic Chemistry Laboratory Manual. As an organic chemistry instructor Al was revered by generations of Towson students and recognized with the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1998.
Interment will be private. Condolences may be sent to:
Ms. Fran Katsimpiris
1700 Redwood Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21234
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Dr. Wingrove may be sent to the Towson University Foundation, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001. Please make contributions payable to the Towson University Foundation and enclose a note that the gift is made in Dr. Alan Wingrove’s memory.
