As you will know by now, we have unexpectedly and tragically lost an important member of our academic and human community, Professor Harold G. Marcus.

This is an early announcement to invite you and all who wish to come to two-days of memorial on May 4-5 for our deceased friend and colleague.

The preliminary plan at this time is for the following schedule:

1) Sunday, May 4, circa 1 pm - Unveiling of the memorial stone for Professor Marcus at the Mt. Hope Cemetery (on Mt. Hope Road in Lansing). This event is being organized by Harold's widow, Cressida Marcus.

2) Sunday, May 4, circa 3-7 pm - A Time of Remembrance of Harold Marcus - At this occasion, we plan to have music, designated and volunteered "open microphone" remembrances of Harold, and Ethiopian food for all who come, on the MSU campus.

3) Monday, May 5, circa 10 am-noon - A Seminar on "Ethiopian Studies and History: The Contributions of Harold G. Marcus," with prominent Ethiopian. U.S., and other scholars.

Because MSU commencement ceremonies are on Saturday, May 3, we believe that hotel rooms are not likely to be available on Friday May 2, with some greater slack on Saturday night. If you wish to reserve a hotel room on this weekend, you should do so quickly. We can provide you with information on potential motels/hotels if you let us know your needs.