I too remember Ben from those early days. So very sorry to hear of his passing. Rhiannon Rhiannon Bury, PhD Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Athabasca University 1 University Drive Athabasca, Alberta Canada T9S 3A3 1-866-376-9802 (toll free Canada and US) 780-433-6585 rbury@athabascau.ca Twitter: @television2pt0

RIP Benjamin J. Bates, Ben was a member of the early AoIR executive as treasurer . He was great colleague and solid friend of the organization, embodying the spirit of mentorship, collegiality, and goodwill that makes AoIR so awesome. Ben will be missed.

https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.j.bates has more information.

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