October 24, 2014
October 24, 2014
I was shocked and saddened when I read of Arial's passing in the recent New College alumni mailing. I was a Visiting Assistant Professor teaching a neuroscience course during his last semester. He was one of my best students and stayed after class nearly every lecture to discuss the readings of chat about medical careers. It was my pleasure to sit on his baccalaureate defense, and it was excellent. I will always remember his sharp curious mind and great potential, and how he deeply impressed me with his desire to do good. I also worked at the Roskamp Institute when I was an undergrad at New College, and my PhD in neuroscience was a direct result of my time there. Arial would have achieved great things but my life was richer for knowing him the short time I did.
Shelley Batts
Senior Research Fellow, Harvard
Shelley Batts
Senior Research Fellow, Harvard