Curt Rice
06-06 2021 22:43
wrote:
I have known Gjert Kristoffersen more or less the entire time I’ve been in Norway. He did research in generative phonology, as I did, and he was intrigued by many of the same theoretical approaches as I was. Gjert had left Tromsø by the time I arrived, but he was always present at various meetings and conferences in linguistics, both in Tromsø and elsewhere. He was also active in getting financing for short courses, summer schools, PhD students and much more. Most of all, though, Gjert was a kind and encouraging and supportive colleague who always nudged me to take another step forward, not only in my research but also when I started leaning in more to my work in university leadership. It’s utterly tragic that he has left us so early as the result of a terrible car accident this weekend. I’m one of many who will miss him and the role he played in the Norwegian phonology scene. Rest in Peace, Gjert.
Curt Rice
06-06 2021 22:43
wrote:
I have known Gjert Kristoffersen more or less the entire time I’ve been in Norway. He did research in generative phonology, as I did, and he was intrigued by many of the same theoretical approaches as I was. Gjert had left Tromsø by the time I arrived, but he was always present at various meetings and conferences in linguistics, both in Tromsø and elsewhere. He was also active in getting financing for short courses, summer schools, PhD students and much more. Most of all, though, Gjert was a kind and encouraging and supportive colleague who always nudged me to take another step forward, not only in my research but also when I started leaning in more to my work in university leadership. It’s utterly tragic that he has left us so early as the result of a terrible car accident this weekend. I’m one of many who will miss him and the role he played in the Norwegian phonology scene. Rest in Peace, Gjert.
