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>Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 09:12:51 -0600
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>Subject: in memory of Dr. Rubi Rubrecht
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My fellow LLTI'ers,
(Please excuse the cross-postings.)
It is with sadness that I share the news of Dr. Rubi Rubrecht's passing after an
unexpected illness.

Rubi was a professor of German and German applied linguistics with the
University of Regina beginning in 1966 (when it was still the University of
Saskatchewan, Regina Campus) but many members of IALLT and LLTI will remember
Rubi from his years as the director of the Language Resource Centre (then
Electronic Learning Centre) at the University of Regina (from 1972 to 1992).
During his time with the ELC, Rubi brought the lab through the years of reel to
reel audio and into the years of CALL.  Rubi was not only a participant and
presenter at many established conferences, but during his years with the ELC,
Rubi worked hard to establish a CALL community in Saskatchewan, including
helping to organize local conferences.  Rubi retired from the University of
Regina in December 2001 and was granted professor emeritus in April 2002.  Since
his retirement Rubi and his wife, Penthes, established the Prairie Language
Centre where he actively continued teaching.  Rubi will be missed by many.

The following is the notice which appeared in the Regina LeaderPost on Saturday,
September 25, 2004:

RUBRECHT_ Rubi (Werner Hermann) Rubrecht passed away peacefully in Calgary on
September 20th, 2004 at the age of 64. Rubi's family, friends, colleagues and
students will always hold onto his incredible passion towards learning and the
enjoyment he took in sharing knowledge with others. Rubi was a kind, loyal and
generous man, who faced adversities in his life as any hero would. Rubi will
always be alive in our thoughts and in our hearts. Penthes, Markus, and Dominic
would like to thank their family, friends, and neighbours for their support
during the past few weeks. In lieu of flowers, please treat yourself to a night
out with family and friends in celebration of Rubi's life. A memorial will be
held on October 17th at 2 pm in Salon B at the Queensbury Convention Centre.
Thanks to Jacques Funeral Home in Calgary and Speers Funeral Chapel in Regina
for their services.

Rubi, your generous spirit and zest for teaching and learning will remain an
inspiration.  Thank you for touching our lives.

Deanne Cobb
Language Lab Manager
Language Resource Centre
University of Regina