Prof. Alden Emery, a beloved faculty member for generations of students, passed away on February 7, 2009, and a memorial service in his honor was held on May 2, 2009.   Prof. Emery joined Purdue ChE in 1954, immediately after completing his PhD degree from the University of Illinois, and remained active in all aspects of the School’s programs until his retirement in May, 1995. His initial research was in transport phenomena, and starting with the early 1970s he became active in biochemical engineering. He served the School admirably and long in numerous ways: for nearly 30 years, as Graduate Program Administrator, faculty member in-charge of the PhD qualifying exams, professor in-charge of the senior lab, the heart of the Catalyst Club, and author of numerous kits, mocking the habits of seniors, performed by the faculty at the annual Razz banquet.

Prof. Emery is survived by his wife, Verna, and two children. He will be missed by countless admiring students, staff, and faculty colleagues.