With heavy hearts, we remember and honor the lives of two exceptional individuals, Dr. John McNay of UC Blue Ash and Dr. Dionysios Dionysiou of CEAS, both of whom made significant contributions to the UC Office of Research over the course of the years and will be dearly missed.
John served as an inaugural member of the OoR Research Advisory Board sharing his insights and understanding of humanities-based scholarship and research at UC. Moreover, John partnered with then Professor Jonathan Kregor to prepare an NEH Infrastructure proposal on behalf of the Provost and myself. John remained a close resource and was always an individual who did not shy away from telling me what I needed to hear.
Dion assisted the OoR in so many ways, including his latest efforts and helping spearhead a group of faculty focused on identifying major research opportunities in the areas that are aligned with the Next Lives Here: Urban Futures Pathway. Dion was a passionate advocate for faculty-driven research and scholarship and never hesitated to step forward into a leadership role when asked.
As we mourn their loss, let us also celebrate the remarkable impact their work had on society. Their memory will forever be a source of inspiration, and their legacies will live on in the work of those they mentored and the contributions they made to our shared pursuit of knowledge.
Pat Limbach
Vice President for Research
