He went on to serve as law faculty for the last two decades. Gordon Institute for Public Policy.īefore being selected to lead the newly formed School of International and Public Affairs in 2008, John was instrumental in the founding of FIU’s College of Law, serving as chair of the College of Law initiative in 2000-2001. He also served as founding director of the Jack D. John came to FIU in 1976 as an instructor in the Department of Political Science and quickly rose through the faculty ranks to become professor and chair. “ Like so many students who ignored their better judgment and took his classes, I am a better lawyer and person on account of his teaching and friendship,” Solomon wrote. I will miss him greatly,” Lagoa said.Ĭlayton Solomon, one of John’s former undergraduate students, wrote a piece for FIU Magazine in 2016 where he explained what a rigorous professor John was and the pivotal role his professor, mentor and friend played in his life and career. He made us realize that we had unlimited opportunities, and without his mentorship, we would not have achieved the dreams that he inspired in us. His mentorship was life changing for so many of the students, including me, who had the privilege to learn from him. “Professor John Stack was one of a kind. He cared deeply about his students. He taught us to think critically and to broaden our horizons. Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit, graduated from FIU in 1989 and has remained a life-long friend of John. – but a kind person who was very concerned about students, the university and the community. Dean Stack, 71, was not only a brilliant scholar – his early work was foundational to ethnic studies in the U.S. His passion and sharp intellect live on in the thousands of students whose lives he touched, many of whom he continued mentoring long after graduation. He leaves a legacy of groundbreaking work that shaped the university FIU is today.
Stack, Jr., who was a friend and mentor to so many Panthers throughout the last five decades. Green School of International and Public Affairs John F. Dear FIU family, It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing earlier today of our Founding Dean of FIU’s Steven J.
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