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Dr. Emmanuel Oladunjoye (Ladun) Anise went home to be with his ancestors on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
Born in Igede-Ekiti Nigeria, Dr. Anise considered himself "just the son of a poor farmer," but he was so much more. The son of the late Michael and Dorcas Anise, he was also a brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, educator, mentor, and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt).
Dr. Anise dedicated his life to education and teaching, knowing from his own personal life story that education changes lives and shapes destinies. As a small town farmer's son who did not begin regular schooling until about the age of 15, Dr. Anise overcame unthinkable odds and won an international scholarship for undergraduate studies in the United States. Dr. Anise earned his Bachelor of Arts from Albion College, and a Masters and PhD in Political Science from Syracuse University. With exceptional tenacity, drive and determination, Dr. Anise finished his undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate studies within 8 years. Thereafter continued toward his doctorate in Economics at Pitt.
Dr. Anise was a deep and independent thinker, often describing himself as "a philosopher." He always thought he would change the world, and with Dr. Anise's vision for education, which extended far beyond himself, he did. As a tenured Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Pitt, he spent over 38 years sharing himself, his wisdom, his knowledge and principled beliefs with students, faculty, and staff and the wider Pittsburgh community. Dr. Anise educated countless individuals. He believed that an education made a person richer than bags of gold ever could, and he continued until the time of his passing to provide resources and opportunity for education to his family, extended family, and friends in the United States, Nigeria and other parts of the world.
Dr. Anise's legacy is helping others through education, and his vision will continue to be passed on to future generations by his surviving son Olabode (Vangie); daughters Olabomi (Dan Wise), Ayodola and Ayodope; nephew Ayodele (Sharon) grandchildren Olatunde, Olajiire, Oludayo, Mayowa, and Morayo; grandniece Feyisayo. He is also survived by his brother Olufemi and other cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.
A celebration of his life will be held on November 12, 2011 at the University of Pittsburgh's University Club, Ballroom A (123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213) at 11:30am. To RSVP please go to http://anisememorial.cocodot.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dr. Emmanuel O. Anise Scholarship Fund, 505 Boulevard Park East, Mobile, AL 36609, which will continue Dr. Anise's legacy of enabling students to achieve academic success in higher education.
http://www.pitt.edu/~politics/faculty/anise.html
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Dr. Emmanuel Oladunjoye (Ladun) Anise went home to be with his ancestors on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.
Born in Igede-Ekiti Nigeria, Dr. Anise considered himself "just the son of a poor farmer," but he was so much more. The son of the late Michael and Dorcas Anise, he was also a brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, educator, mentor, and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt).
Dr. Anise dedicated his life to education and teaching, knowing from his own personal life story that education changes lives and shapes destinies. As a small town farmer's son who did not begin regular schooling until about the age of 15, Dr. Anise overcame unthinkable odds and won an international scholarship for undergraduate studies in the United States. Dr. Anise earned his Bachelor of Arts from Albion College, and a Masters and PhD in Political Science from Syracuse University. With exceptional tenacity, drive and determination, Dr. Anise finished his undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate studies within 8 years. Thereafter continued toward his doctorate in Economics at Pitt.
Dr. Anise was a deep and independent thinker, often describing himself as "a philosopher." He always thought he would change the world, and with Dr. Anise's vision for education, which extended far beyond himself, he did. As a tenured Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Pitt, he spent over 38 years sharing himself, his wisdom, his knowledge and principled beliefs with students, faculty, and staff and the wider Pittsburgh community. Dr. Anise educated countless individuals. He believed that an education made a person richer than bags of gold ever could, and he continued until the time of his passing to provide resources and opportunity for education to his family, extended family, and friends in the United States, Nigeria and other parts of the world.
Dr. Anise's legacy is helping others through education, and his vision will continue to be passed on to future generations by his surviving son Olabode (Vangie); daughters Olabomi (Dan Wise), Ayodola and Ayodope; nephew Ayodele (Sharon) grandchildren Olatunde, Olajiire, Oludayo, Mayowa, and Morayo; grandniece Feyisayo. He is also survived by his brother Olufemi and other cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.
A celebration of his life will be held on November 12, 2011 at the University of Pittsburgh's University Club, Ballroom A (123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213) at 11:30am. To RSVP please go to http://anisememorial.cocodot.com.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dr. Emmanuel O. Anise Scholarship Fund, 505 Boulevard Park East, Mobile, AL 36609, which will continue Dr. Anise's legacy of enabling students to achieve academic success in higher education.
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