Dean Mchenry Memorial Photos

Jane McHenry, Dean McHenry’s wife of 63 years, and Chancellor Greenwood converse before the ceremony honoring the founding chancellor, on April 25 at the UCSC Arboretum

Henry McHenry, Dean McHenry’s son and a professor of anthropology at UC Davis, greets Associate Vice Chancellor Jim Gill.

Former UC president Clark Kerr, a college roommate, longtime friend, and university colleague of Dean McHenry’s, was a featured speaker at the celebration.

Jane McHenry embraces Herman Blake, founding Oakes College provost, who traveled to Santa Cruz from Iowa to share memories of his years working with Dean McHenry.

Family, friends, and colleagues of McHenry listen to speakers, who included professor emerita Mary Holmes, Blake, Kerr, Henry McHenry, UCLA chancellor emeritus Charles Young, professor emeritus Eugene Cota-Robles, former vice chancellor Hal Hyde, alumnus Allan Goodman, and former Santa Cruz mayor Lorette Wood.

Mary Holmes recalls the early years of UCSC’s history, as Chancellor Greenwood, who hosted the event, looks on.

Dean McHenry’s grandson Daniel Fletcher (left) and great-grandson Spencer Rivette, plant a Kauri tree in his honor.

Members of Dean McHenry’s family pose for a photo after the ceremony.

Following the memorial celebration on the Arboretum knoll, the 500 people in attendance enjoyed a reception.