¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ

Dr. Morris-Hooke dedicated over two decades to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ, where her service to the profession was exhaustive and tireless. She inspired generations of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs through her engaging teaching in Pathogenic Microbiology and several other microbiology courses. She was an outstanding lecturer – one of our best. Students loved her classes complete with anecdotes, props and historical background. A respected scholar, she was known for her research on temperature-sensitive pathogenic bacteria. Her scientific research program was nationally recognized through publications, patents, service on editorial boards, national NRC, NSF, and NIH panels, and invited lectureships. Over 50 undergraduates chose to do research in her lab. They along with the graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs and postdoctoral fellows, were a very active group. She also kept in touch with them via email when they embarked on new chapters in their lives and would stop in to see them when she was traveling. In 1995, she was one of the few women to receive the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Sigma Xi Researcher of the Year award.

In addition to her teaching and research, Anne served with distinction as Department Chair, leading with thoughtfulness, strength, and an unwavering commitment to her colleagues and ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs. Her leadership left a lasting mark on the culture and community of our department. She was a role model for faculty, undergraduate, and graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs via her research, teaching and administrative accomplishments.

Anne was dedicated to promoting the status of women in microbiology at the national level of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM). She was a member of the Association of Women in Science, and the Federation of Organizations for Professional Women. For the biennial meeting, Anne was a key member of the planning committee on the Status of Women in Science, and the National Network of Women’s Committees, Commissions and Caucuses. In 2000, Anne was awarded the ASM Alice C. Evans Award for Advancement of Women. She also served as the Secretary for ASM from 1994 to 1998.

Outside the lab and classroom, Anne had a zest for life. She was an avid traveler, often visiting her native Australia. During her days as a faculty member, Anne played squash and golf whenever she could. In addition, she was also a passionate supporter of the Oxford Country Club and continued to play golf as often as possible. Anne was a very active member of the Institute for Learning in Retirement, where she served on the Board of Directors and Curriculum Committee as well as avidly sharing her passionate love for Baroque and bel canto opera, travel and science with her ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs in many ILR courses.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and the many ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs and colleagues whose lives she touched.