Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have known Ken for more than thirty-three years. I have benefited from his knowledge, wisdom, and kindness. He was instrumental in our choices of speakers for Family Science Day, year after year. His solar observations engaged the public and students, enriching our program. The bridge to the Science Building will feel empty without his solar telescope. Over the years, whenever I gave a talk about solar astronomy, I relied on his pictures, and he was always in the audience, attentive to what I had to say. I genuinely miss him.
So, I propose that we create and conduct a solar astronomy workshop in his name every year on Family Science Day. In fact, in the schedule and the program, I propose calling the workshop: “Ken Lum’s Solar Astronomy Workshop.”
I appreciate your input on this. More importantly, on the structure of this workshop.
Thanks,
Mohsen Janatpour