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Rice Economics to hold memorial in remembrance of YingHua He
We are honored to announce a memorial event in remembrance of YingHua He, a distinguished member of our academic community. The event will take place on Friday October 4, 2024, from 1 PM to 4 PM at Rice University in Kraft Hall, room 130 with a reception to follow. The event will also be online and recorded for those who cannot attend in person.
YingHua He was a revered scholar whose contributions to market design have left an indelible mark. His research and teachings have inspired many, and his personal qualities endeared him to friends, colleagues and students alike.
The memorial will feature remarks by academics who had a close relationship with YingHua:
- Bernard Salanie, Columbia University
- Yeon-Koo Che, Columbia University
- Ying Fan, University of Michigan
We invite all who knew YingHua and those who wish to honor his legacy to join us for this special event. Your presence will contribute to a meaningful celebration of a life dedicated to advancing knowledge and nurturing the next generation of economists. You are welcome to send us messages, photos, and videos if you cannot attend the memorial. We will read the messages and include the photos and videos during the ceremony. Please contact Lexi Phillips lexi.phillips@rice.edu for information about uploading files.
For more information, please contact Tangie Robertson at tr14@rice.edu.
We look forward to commemorating YingHua He's remarkable life and work together.