So sorry to hear this sad news. She was one of the first American research administrators I met. It was one of my favourite meetings at MIT and she was generous with her time, advice and support over many years. Colin Sent from my iPad > On 18 Nov 2015, at 18:50, Pierre, Geraldine Michelle <xxxxxx@bu.edu> wrote: > > Sincere condolence on the passing of Julie Norris. She was one of the great pioneers of professional development in Research Administration. She will be missed! > > > Regards, > > Geraldine > > Geraldine M. Pierre, MSc, J.D. | Grants and Contracts Manager| Department of Health, Law, Policy and Management | Boston University School of Public Health > xxxxxx@bu.edu | Office: 617.414.1422 | Cell: 617.548.8957 | Fax: 617.638.5374 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] On Behalf Of RESADM-L automatic digest system > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:00 AM > To: xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org > Subject: RESADM-L Digest - 17 Nov 2015 (#2015-24) > > There are 2 messages totaling 589 lines in this issue. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. Remembering Julie T. Norris (2) > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:56:44 -0500 > From: Robert Beattie <xxxxxx@UMICH.EDU> > Subject: Re: Remembering Julie T. Norris > > Sad news indeed. > > There are others who knew her better than I and can report aspects of her career. I, however, cannot forget that great moment not so long ago, when she stood up at an FDP meeting after some Federal Agency announced they had a great new proposal submission system. She stated in no uncertain terms, “we do not want any more new rogue grants systems!" > > That became a rallying cry for the FDP. One of her many legacies. > > Bob > Robert Beattie > xxxxxx@umich.edu > > > > > > > > > On Nov 17, 2015, at 3:27 PM, Stroud, Suzanne <xxxxxx@BCM.EDU> wrote: > > Julie T. Norris is a name most of us who have been in research administration since the ‘80s will remember as one of the leading spirits in this country. From the very beginning Julie was involved in explaining federal regulations, NCURA, co-authoring A Guide to Managing Federal Grants and was respected by federal government officers and peers from all over the country. > > Julie passed away early this morning in Houston, Texas. > > I wanted to let the research admin community know – and to offer a brief thank you for how giving, intelligent and amazingly energetic she was to make research administration a true profession beginning 40 years ago. Julie was the Assistant Vice President and Director of Sponsored Programs at the University of Houston until 1995 and then directed MIT’s Office of Sponsored Programs for 10 years. Later she worked at Huron Consulting. > > Each of us who knew Julie will cherish her warmth and vision. What an incredible spirit! Thank you, Julie! > > <image002.jpg> > > Thanks, > S. > > Suzanne Stroud, CRA, CPRA, CFRA > Grant & Contract Associate > Office of Research > Sponsored Programs Office > Baylor College of Medicine > One Baylor Plaza, Suite 600D, MS BCM-310 Houston, TX 77030-3411 > Phone: 713-798-8067 > Email: xxxxxx@bcm.edu > SPO Email: xxxxxx@bcm.edu > SPO Website: https://www.bcm.edu/research > > > <br> ======================================================================<br> Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including<br> subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available<br> via our web site at http://www.healthresearch.org (click on the<br> "LISTSERV" link in the upper right corner)<br> <br> A link directly to helpful tips: http://tinyurl.com/resadm-l-help<br>======================================================================<br> > > <br> > ======================================================================<br> > Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including<br> subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available<br> via our web site at http://www.healthresearch.org (click on the<br> "LISTSERV" link in the upper right corner)<br> <br> A link directly to helpful tips: http://tinyurl.com/resadm-l-help<br> > ======================================================================<br> > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 03:55:48 +0000 > From: "Hollingsworth, David" <xxxxxx@TAMU.EDU> > Subject: Re: Remembering Julie T. Norris > > Julie, > Freely, gave back to the research administration profession by sharing her knowledge and expertise with the research community. She was out ahead of the curve on most issues. I recall Julie and Barbara Yoder agreeing to come to a SRA TX Chapter meeting to share their expertise on export controls, back in the day when most of us barely knew about such things. > > David > > From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org] On Behalf Of Stroud, Suzanne > Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 2:28 PM > To: xxxxxx@lists.healthresearch.org > Subject: [RESADM-L] Remembering Julie T. Norris > > Julie T. Norris is a name most of us who have been in research administration since the '80s will remember as one of the leading spirits in this country. From the very beginning Julie was involved in explaining federal regulations, NCURA, co-authoring A Guide to Managing Federal Grants and was respected by federal government officers and peers from all over the country. > > Julie passed away early this morning in Houston, Texas. > > I wanted to let the research admin community know - and to offer a brief thank you for how giving, intelligent and amazingly energetic she was to make research administration a true profession beginning 40 years ago. Julie was the Assistant Vice President and Director of Sponsored Programs at the University of Houston until 1995 and then directed MIT's Office of Sponsored Programs for 10 years. Later she worked at Huron Consulting. > > Each of us who knew Julie will cherish her warmth and vision. What an incredible spirit! Thank you, Julie! > > [cid:image001.jpg@01D12181.DBB6C0A0] > > Thanks, > S. > > Suzanne Stroud, CRA, CPRA, CFRA > Grant & Contract Associate > Office of Research > Sponsored Programs Office > Baylor College of Medicine > One Baylor Plaza, Suite 600D, MS BCM-310 Houston, TX 77030-3411 > Phone: 713-798-8067 > Email: xxxxxx@bcm.edu<mailto:xxxxxx@bcm.edu> > SPO Email: xxxxxx@bcm.edu<mailto:xxxxxx@bcm.edu> SPO Website: https://www.bcm.edu/research > > > <br> ======================================================================<br> Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including<br> subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available<br> via our web site at http://www.healthresearch.org (click on the<br> "LISTSERV" link in the upper right corner)<br> <br> A link directly to helpful tips: http://tinyurl.com/resadm-l-help<br><http://tinyurl.com/resadm-l-help%3cbr%3e> ======================================================================<br> > > <br> > ======================================================================<br> > Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including<br> subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available<br> via our web site at http://www.healthresearch.org (click on the<br> "LISTSERV" link in the upper right corner)<br> <br> A link directly to helpful tips: http://tinyurl.com/resadm-l-help<br> > ======================================================================<br> > > ------------------------------ > > End of RESADM-L Digest - 17 Nov 2015 (#2015-24) > *********************************************** > > <br> > ======================================================================<br> > Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including<br> > subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available<br> > via our web site at http://www.healthresearch.org (click on the<br> > "LISTSERV" link in the upper right corner)<br> > <br> > A link directly to helpful tips: http://tinyurl.com/resadm-l-help<br> > ======================================================================<br> <br> ======================================================================<br> Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including<br> subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available<br> via our web site at http://www.healthresearch.org (click on the<br> "LISTSERV" link in the upper right corner)<br> <br> A link directly to helpful tips: http://tinyurl.com/resadm-l-help<br> ======================================================================<br>
