Dr. Richard Haas, professor emeritus of biology, passed away May 23.

Dr. Haas was a professor of biology at Fresno State from 1969-1992, focusing on animal behavior, ichthyology, vertebrate natural history and general biology. He initiated courses in bio-ethics and human ecology and supervised training of secondary school science teaching-credential candidates. He is the artist who created “The Column,” a bronze sculpture in the Science II building on campus.

Dr. Haas also was a consultant for with the World Health Organization, doing malaria research in India, Sri Lanka, Oman, Somalia, Ethiopia, Solomon Islands, Bulgaria, Russia, Egypt and Bolivia.

The family has shared that they will plan a Celebration of Life for Dick later in the summer; details will be provided as they become available.

Condolences, shared memories and words of encouragement may be sent to the following address:

Dani and Tracy Haas
5491 N. Fruit Ave.
Fresno CA 93711