In Memoriam: Orlando Olson

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The University of Alberta banner flies at half-mast in remembrance of Orlando Olson, Professor Emeritus of the Augustana Faculty.

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He passed away on July 25, 2017. Professor Olson taught physics and mathematics from 1964 to 1998 and was also the builder of one of Augustana's most famous landmarks, "Ollie's Crossing" (also referred to as "Ole's Cross"), a bridge that connected the ravine residences to the rest of campus for over 30 years before being replaced in 2009.

The funeral will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 50 Street & 48 Avenue, Camrose on August 3, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Memorial donations can be made to U of A Augustana Chaplaincy or the John Howard Society.

Although comments of remembrance and condolences are always welcome here, we would also encourage the community to visit Augustana's memoriam page for professor Olson to learn more about his legacy and to offer your messages of remembrance.