This notice is from the archives of The Notice Board. Information contained in this notice was accurate at the time of publication but may no longer be so.
The University of Lethbridge extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Professor Emeritus Edward Mikhail who passed away recently while he was visiting Rhodes, Greece.
Mikhail was a member of the founding faculty of the Department of English, joining the University Section of Lethbridge Junior College in July, 1966. He was an associate professor until June, 1972 when he became a full professor. Mikhail continued teaching until he retired in June, 1993. One of the highlights of his career, as reported in The Meliorist on Nov. 30, 1989, was the creation of the “first ever” dictionary of adjectives, published in 1994 as the Cassell Dictionary of Appropriate Adjectives. Mikhail also donated approximately 3,400 books, mainly Anglo and Anglo-Irish drama/literature, to the U of L Library.
An obituary can be found online at Cornerstone Funeral Home.
In keeping with his wishes, no formal funeral service will be held.
The U of L will lower its flag on Monday, May 28 in honour of Mikhail.
Contact:
caroline.zentner | caroline.zentner@uleth.ca