Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Dr. William Spillers passes away

Dr. William Spillers, distinguished professor and former chairman of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Bill began his career at NJIT as a professor and chairman of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in 1990 and served in that capacity until June 1998. Prior to joining the NJIT faculty he was a professor of civil engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He received the Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1961.

Colleagues and students of Bill’s who wish to leave a public message of condolence or share a favorite memory are encouraged to do so at http://rememberingbillspillers.blogspot.com.

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