by Magnus Magnusson | Feb 27, 2022 | General News, News
The second circular for the International Symposium on Maritime Glaciers symposium to be held in Juneau, Alaska, USA during 19–24 June 2022 is now online. Visit the Juneau website for more information on how to submit your abstract, register your interest to attend...
by Magnus Magnusson | Feb 15, 2022 | In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we inform you that William (Bill) Francis Budd died peacefully on 23 January 2022. Bill joined the IGS in 1962, served in the IGS Council and was Chair of the Awards Committee for several years. He was awarded the Seligman Crystal in...
by Magnus Magnusson | Dec 18, 2021 | In Memoriam, News
Gorow Wakahama, a professor emeritus of Hokkaido University and an IGS honorary member, passed away on 18th December 2021. Gorow had been an active member of the Society since he joined IGS in 1970. He served as the Vice President from 1988 to 1991 and acted as the...
by Magnus Magnusson | Oct 13, 2021 | In Memoriam
Gerd Wendler passed away from lung cancer at home in Fairbanks, Alaska on Oct. 13, 2021, at the age of 82. He was born in Hamburg, Germany, on June 16, 1939, to Friedrich and Hildegard Wendler. After his father was killed in the war, his mother raised him, along with...
by Magnus Magnusson | Apr 1, 2021 | In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we belatedly acknowledge the loss of Dr Renoj J. Thayyen, a valued member of the Himalayan glaciology community and of the International Glaciological Society. Born in Kannur, Kerala State of India on 9 April 1968, Dr. Thayyen was married...
