[cmath] UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE AND THE CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY ESTABLISH THE JIPING (JIM) LIU MEMORIAL TRAVEL FUND

[Graham Wright]

UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE AND THE CANADIAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY ESTABLISH THE 
JIPING (JIM) LIU MEMORIAL TRAVEL FUND

The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) and the University of 
Lethbridge announced today the establishment of an annual fund in 
memory of the late Dr. Jiping (Jim) Liu. Dr. Liu was a popular 
professor of mathematics and well-respected researcher at the 
University of Lethbridge who died tragically in a car accident in 
January 2006.

According to Dr. Hadi Kharaghani, a close personal friend and 
colleague, "Dr. Liu was an excellent teacher and an outstanding 
mathematician and his loss is a big one for the university. On a 
personal level he was a very kind and generous person, a real 
gentleman".

"Jim Liu was an important member of our family", said Dr. Dennis 
Fitzpatrick, Vice President Research. "He made the University a better 
place to study, to do research and to work. We benefited from his 
generosity, his caring and his passion for learning. He is missed."

"The national meetings of the Canadian Mathematical Society provide an 
important opportunity for graduate students to display their results 
to a broad audience of professional mathematicians. Facilitating their 
access to this forum is a fitting tribute to Dr. Liu's devotion to 
both education and research," said Dr. Thomas Salisbury, CMS 
President.

To honour Dr. Liu's contributions to the University of Lethbridge and 
to 
continue his legacy of learning and love of education, the University and the 
CMS have established the Jiping (Jim) Liu Memorial Travel Fund to support the 
travel costs of graduate students to attend CMS annual winter meetings. For 
2007, the Fund will help to support graduate students attending the CMS Annual 
Winter Meeting which will be held in London, Ontario from December 8-10, 2007.

About University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge was established in 1967 with its main campus 
located in Lethbridge, Alberta. The University is focused on providing 
education in the liberal arts and sciences within the context of smaller 
classes in order to enhance individualized learning opportunities and, in 2004, 
expanded its academic offerings to include programs at the doctorate level. The 
University has a current enrolment of more than 8,000 students on campuses in 
Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton.

About the Canadian Mathematical Society

The Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) (www.cms.math.ca) is Canada's 
professional association for mathematics educators and researchers. 
The CMS promotes collaboration among Canada's mathematics leaders and 
plays a leading role in providing networking opportunities at its 
semi-annual meetings and recognizing research efforts. The Society 
helps to identify and develop Canada's gifted young mathematicians 
through its innovative education and outreach activities including its 
Math Camps Program and Mathematics Competitions, thereby enhancing 
Canada's capacity to innovate, lead, and compete globally.

For more information, contact:


Dr. Graham P. Wright
Canadian Mathematical Society
Cel: (613) 290-3046

director at cms.math.ca


Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick
University of Lethbridge
Tel: (403) 330-3310

dennis.fitzpatrick at uleth.ca