A memorial service and reception will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, to honor Evelyn Silvia, professor of mathematics who died Jan. 21 following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 57.
During her career, which began in 1973 at 91¿´Æ¬ Davis, Silvia worked tirelessly to improve mathematics teaching at every level from fourth grade to graduate school.
The memorial service will be held at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St., Davis. Burial will be private.
A public memorial is planned for the spring. The family requests no flowers. Friends and colleagues plan to establish a scholarship in her name to support future mathematics teachers. Donations should be sent to the Evelyn M. Silvia Scholarship Fund, c/o Department of Mathematics, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616.
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Andy Fell, Research news (emphasis: biological and physical sciences, and engineering), 530-752-4533, ahfell@ucdavis.edu