Professor Turnbull (Rud) was one of my first professors at KU as I began my doctoral program. All first year students took Special Education Law. On the first day of class Rud declared the classroom we were assigned to be "too cold" and class from then on would meet at his and Professor Turnbull's (Ann) flat downtown - Having spoken in years since to other cohorts it turns out JRP was perpetually "too cold" and this was one of the many special things he liked to do for his students - Classic Rud. To spend a semester sitting on the couch and hearing stories about the history of the legal arm of our field from a man who lived and shaped much of it was an experience I will never forget. After each class he would break out the sherry and have additional conversations about a range of topics as he got to know his students. In my own work mentoring and teaching doctoral students I try and treat them the way Rud treated us - as equal professionals all seeking the same positive outcomes for students with disabilities and their families.
Although I was not a Beach Center student, I encountered Rud and Ann at multiple junctures during the remainder of my doctoral program. Rud was an avid Johns Hopkins lacrosse fan, and being from Syracuse, we would either watch or at minimum discuss the annual Cuse-Hopkins game. In spending this time I had the privilege of getting to know Jay - the well documented muse for Rud and Ann. Their love and advocacy also inspired me and is a guiding memory in my own journey in this space.
I will miss Rud, but lions of his caliber are rare, and thus transcend this world to leave a lasting legacy.
Ahh. Michal, thanks for this recollection. It's am glad you had this experience and that you are passing it along (both by retelling it and, especially, by treating future special educators with respect and human kindness).
Rud was my friend. He and Ann taught me so much. I am forever grateful for them and the influence they had on the services my daughter received. My heart is sad to know Rud is gone but his influence will be felt forever.
Thank you for such a beautiful tribute to a great person. His legacy will forever influence our approachs to special education and advocacy for the individuals we serve.
Thanks for this Dr. Lloyd and David.
Professor Turnbull (Rud) was one of my first professors at KU as I began my doctoral program. All first year students took Special Education Law. On the first day of class Rud declared the classroom we were assigned to be "too cold" and class from then on would meet at his and Professor Turnbull's (Ann) flat downtown - Having spoken in years since to other cohorts it turns out JRP was perpetually "too cold" and this was one of the many special things he liked to do for his students - Classic Rud. To spend a semester sitting on the couch and hearing stories about the history of the legal arm of our field from a man who lived and shaped much of it was an experience I will never forget. After each class he would break out the sherry and have additional conversations about a range of topics as he got to know his students. In my own work mentoring and teaching doctoral students I try and treat them the way Rud treated us - as equal professionals all seeking the same positive outcomes for students with disabilities and their families.
Although I was not a Beach Center student, I encountered Rud and Ann at multiple junctures during the remainder of my doctoral program. Rud was an avid Johns Hopkins lacrosse fan, and being from Syracuse, we would either watch or at minimum discuss the annual Cuse-Hopkins game. In spending this time I had the privilege of getting to know Jay - the well documented muse for Rud and Ann. Their love and advocacy also inspired me and is a guiding memory in my own journey in this space.
I will miss Rud, but lions of his caliber are rare, and thus transcend this world to leave a lasting legacy.
Ahh. Michal, thanks for this recollection. It's am glad you had this experience and that you are passing it along (both by retelling it and, especially, by treating future special educators with respect and human kindness).
Rud was my friend. He and Ann taught me so much. I am forever grateful for them and the influence they had on the services my daughter received. My heart is sad to know Rud is gone but his influence will be felt forever.
Thank you for such a beautiful tribute to a great person. His legacy will forever influence our approachs to special education and advocacy for the individuals we serve.