In Memoriam: Abdul Qayum, 1926 - 2016 Abdul Qayum, Professor of Economics, was born in the village of Bamhore, in Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, India, on July 25, 1926 and died January 16, 2016, in Portland. Professor Qayum earned a B.A., M.A, and Ph.D. at Allgarh University in India and a D. Sc. at the Netherlands School of Economics. He joined the Portland State University faculty in 1970. He had a distinguished career as a research economist and professor in the fields of microeconomic theory, economic development and growth, planning and policy, and cost-benefit analysis. He published numerous articles and four books, including two that he wrote with the late Thomas Palm. He maintained close ties with his native India, focusing much of his research concerning economic development in that country. He funded a girls’ school in his hometown and graduate students at his alma mater, Aligarh Muslim University. He established a fellowship fund for Indian graduate students to attend PSU. Abdul Qayum was described by a member of his department as “a congenial colleague.” Professor Qayum is survived by his wife, Ismat, their children, Seemin, Hisham and Azam, and grandson, Marcus. Memorial contributions in his name may be given to the Dr. Abdul Qayum Endowed Fellowship through the PSU Foundation. RAPS extends sincere sympathy to Professor Qayum’s family. --John R. Cooper, Professor Emeritus of English In Memoriam: Frank Terraglio 1929 - 2016 rank Terraglio, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, was born on May 19, 1928 and died on January 22, 2016. He was born near what is now Duniway Park in Portland. He attended Central Catholic High School and the University of Portland, before earning his postgraduate degrees from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. At Rutgers, he met and married Danice Jeanette. They moved to Oregon to raise their sons, Frank D. and Paul. Professor Terraglio taught at Portland State’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (the precursor to Maseeh College) for more than two decades. His research was focused on air pollution control. He is survived by his sons and his sister, Natalie. Remembrances may be made to OHSU Child Development & Rehabilitation Center. RAPS extends sincere condolences to members of Professor Terraglio’s family . --John R. Cooper, Professor Emeritus of English 5 F
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