BAF Director’s Words, BAF Website May 2021

Norma Doneghy Anderson Headshot

In 2014, just seven months after Bill’s passing, through the embrace of Dr. Lori Peek and the Natural Hazards Center I was able to formally introduce the William Averette Anderson Fund for Hazards and Disaster Mitigation, Education and Research, aka The Bill Anderson Fund / BAF, a charitable organization, to the participants of the Natural … Read more

A Tribute to Dr. Dennis Mileti, mentorship and friendship

Dr. Dennis Mileti speaking from a podium

Earlier this week, we received the news that beloved pillar in the field—Dennis Mileti—died of COVID-19 complications on January 30, 2021 at the age of 75. Our founder, Norma Doneghy Anderson, had these words to share about Dennis: Dennis was a stellar teacher, professor, researcher, coach, counselor, Bill Anderson Fund Board Member and my personal … Read more