February 15, 2005

Hugh Walker, associate professor emeritus of physics, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Boerne, Texas.

A memorial will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Carl Lewis Auditorium in the Athletics/Alumni Center. A reception with Walker’s family will follow the memorial at 4:30 p.m. in the O'Quinn Great Hall. Parking will be available in Lot 16 located in front of the Moores School of Music.

Walker’s wife, Sherry, has asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to a charity of the donor’s choice or the American Heart Association.

He began his career at UH in 1964 as an assistant professor in the physics department. He held many positions ranging from dean, College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1974-82); interim president (1982-83); vice chancellor for Academic Affairs (1984-87); senior vice chancellor (1989-90); and dean, Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management (1992-93). During his last years at UH, Walker held the positions of associate professor of physics (1993-97), and associate professor emeritus of physics (April 1998).