• Professor Jerome Thomas Durlak

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death notice of our dear colleague and friend DURLAK, JEROME THOMAS.

Most beloved husband and father, Jerry passed away May 21, 2010. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Reccia Mandelcorn and children, Alex, Caitlin and Meagan Durlak and step-daughter, Rachel Rosen.

For over 50 years, Jerry worked on applied research and development projects internationally, introducing innovations ranging from hybrid corn (Costa Rica), agricultural television programs (Guatemala), connected intelligence in education (Madeira) and symmetrical broadband networks (Canada).

Jerry created and taught over 20 courses at York University in the faculties of Education, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, Communication Studies and the Graduate Program in Communication and Culture. He was a faculty member of the Interactive Art and Entertainment Group at the Media Lab (Canadian Film Centre) as well as the Director of the Digital Media Lab (York University).

Jerry taught and mentored generations of students. He lived life large and strove with his last ounce of strength to reach the unreachable stars; and the world is a better place for this.