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| Written by Marcus Kellis - Argonaut | ||||||
| Thursday, 28 January 2010 | ||||||
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Roger Ferguson, a senior instructor in surveying and civil engineering, died this week in Moscow. Ferguson had previously taught at the University of Connecticut, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1970 and 1972, respectively. He came to University of Idaho in 2000, after he had retired from Connecticut. “He was a very cheerful, helpful person, very interested in students,” said Phyllis Strong, an office specialist for civil engineering. Eric Coats, an assistant professor of civil engineering at UI, had the office next to Ferguson’s. Coats first met him about eight years ago. “Students were No. 1 with him, always,” Coats said. “He was extraordinarily passionate about connecting — getting the students to learn the material … He would go out of his way to help students. He was so proud when he could see that result.” Ferguson taught CE 211, Engineering Measurement, CE 218, Elementary Surveying, CE 473, Highway Design and ENGR 210, Engineering Statics. He also advised students in their senior design seminar for the department. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Administration Building Auditorium.  Add as favorites (27) | Views: 854
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