Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences

Celebration of Life for Jan Tullis

We invite friends, family, and partners to join the DEEPS community in celebrating the life and legacy of our colleague and dear friend, Jan Tullis.

Celebration of Life for Jan Tullis

We invite friends, family, and partners to join the DEEPS community in celebrating the life and legacy of our colleague and dear friend, Jan Tullis.

Professor Jan Tullis, a beloved member of the Brown University community, passed away suddenly on September 15, 2024. Jan was celebrated around the world as a legendary scientist, an exceptional teacher, and beloved advisor who remained engaged in mentoring and contributing to our community until just before her death. | Read more

Join us for an evening memorial reception and special lunchtime picnic celebrating Jan’s life and legacy. Share in uplifting conversation, memories, and a special community art project in honor of our colleague and dear friend. Refreshments will be provided; all are welcome.

During the Friday Reception, there will be an Opportunity to Speak for those who would like to share a memory of Jan. We ask that you keep your remarks brief (less than 2 minutes) to allow more people to participate. If you would like to indicate your wish to speak ahead of the event, please sign-up online and also check-in at the welcome table upon arriving at the event.

Events

May 9th – Celebration of Life for Jan Tullis (Reception)

Join us for a special reception celebrating Jan's memory. Department Chair Meredith Hastings, along with Jan’s friends and partners, will share their thoughts and memories in tribute.

(Live Video Stream for the May 9th Reception)

*Due to the anticipated high turnout for the Friday Reception, we are offering a live video stream of this event. If you are unable to attend in person, would prefer to avoid a crowd, we hope you will consider joining us virtually. We look forward to having you join us in whatever format works best for you.

Slideshow from the May 9th Reception

Enjoy this collection of photos from Jan's life and career, including contributions from family, friends, students, and colleagues.

May 10th – Spring Picnic in Honor of Jan Tullis

We invite you to celebrate with a special lunchtime picnic. Share in good food, uplifting conversation, and a special community art project together in honor of our colleague and dear friend.

Give

If you would like to give a gift in honor of Jan Tullis, please consider donating to the department's Fund for Geology Field Experience. Field experiences bring home the excitement of geoscience in a fundamentally different way from classroom learning.

Fund for Geology Field Experience

Share a Memory

We are preparing a photo slideshow to be displayed during the Friday reception, as well as gathering material for the Jan Memorial Tapestry, a community art project during the Saturday picnic. If you would like to contribute photos of Jan, or share personal memories, written reflections, videos, or other materials, please use the form* linked below, or email DEEPS@brown.edu.

(*You will need to be signed into a Google Account to submit through this Google Form.)

Share a Memory (Google Form)