27.2680, All: In Memoriam: Prof. Joseph Matluck

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Subject: 27.2680, All: In Memoriam: Prof. Joseph Matluck

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Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:31:44
From: Dale Koike [d.koike at austin.utexas.edu]
Subject: In Memoriam: Prof. Joseph Matluck

 
Dr. Joseph H. Matluck, Professor Emeritus of Hispanic Linguistics, died on
June 14 at the age of 98. For over 50 years Joe was a member of our
department, officially retiring in 1987. He played a crucial role in forming
our Hispanic Linguistics program at the University of Texas. His teaching and
research on the sound patterns and intonation of Spanish, particularly Mexican
Spanish, laid a foundation for the field, and he mentored many graduate
students who are now successful professors in universities across the country.
At his passing, we are all reminded of the famous quote attributed to Isaac
Newton, “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.”
 For all of us who are part of the UT family in the Department of Spanish and
Portuguese, we will miss one of the giants.
 
After retirement, Joe continued to play a role in the department, both as a
mentor and advisor to young professors and graduate students. He continued to
live an active lifestyle, which all who dared play with him squash soon
discovered. Professor Matluck is survived by his loving wife Betty, who cared
for him constantly in his advancing illness. Our condolences to all their
family. 
 
When funeral and memorial services are announced we will provide updated
information.
 


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