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The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
 

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Memorial for Dr. Karlem Riess

The memorial service for Karlem Riess is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. It will be held at the St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Join us in celebrating the life of this remarkable man who was so devoted to Tulane.


New Wave: Remembering Karlem 'Ducky' Riess

Times Picayune: The life stories behind the storm victims; Dr. J. Karlem Riess, 1913-2005

photo of Karlem Riess
Karlem Riess (left), emeritus professor of physics and an icon of Tulane University, passed away in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He was 92.