The inimitable Norman K. Dorf, AIA, passed away on June 28. Many knew him as the man who helped them master three portions of the Architecture Registration Exams; some of us were lucky enough to know him a little better. As a member of the Associates Committee of Dallas AIA, I worked with Norman frequently as we organized details of his Dallas presentations. He shared his experience in ARE exam creation and grading for NCARB so that interns would find it less daunting to become architects, while his sense of humor put you at ease and his wealth of knowledge captured your attention. He cared passionately about how many could attend his lectures, their pass rates, and their overall success. A man who stayed up until 4 a.m. grading mock exams so attendees could learn from feedback the following day, Norman was dedicated and respected. Those who attended his seminars swear by his knowledge, passion, and kindness. Norman deeply touched the architecture community and the lives of those he taught, and he will be greatly missed. (More on the National Associates Committee Web site.)

—Jennifer Peters, Assoc. AIA