We are saddened at the demise of Professor Emeritus Normal Denzin on August 6th, at the age of 82. Dr. Denzin was one of the world’s foremost authorities on qualitative research and cultural criticism, and a renowned figure in symbolic interactionist theory. A writer, scholar, teacher, and visionary, he was a mentor to many generations of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Illinois. Among his many achievements at Illinois, he founded the Illinois Institute of Qualitative Inquiry in 2005. WGGP is proud to have had him as one of our faculty affiliates and extends support to his family and friends.