Last night, I hosted a mini Hookabration, a celebration of Hook's life, for the entomologists who are in Austin for the annual ESA conference. Five different hymenopterists shared heartfelt stories of their relationship with Hook -- how he influenced their lives, what he meant to them as a friend and colleague -- with 30 other … Continue reading Hook Story: Dr. Hook is Ruining My Life
Hook Wild Basin Endowment
Obituary: Allan W. Hook, Ph.D.
Services for Dr. Hook in Austin will be held Sunday, September 8th, 5pm at St. Edward’s University’s chapel followed by a Celebration of Hook aka a “Hookabration” in the Maloney Room inside the Main Building, 3rd floor on SEU’s campus (look for the tallest, red-peaked building). In lieu of flowers/plants of any kind, please consider … Continue reading Obituary: Allan W. Hook, Ph.D.
Allan William Hook
Sericophorus wasp found in the Outback. Photo courtesy of Dr. Terry Houston, Museum of Western Australia in Perth, 2013. Emailed to Allan from Dr. Houston on Sept 1st, 2013. Allan passed away this morning at 2:10. With us at home were his best man, Kelly Scott, and his faithful colleague, Bill Quinn. Obituary for Dr. … Continue reading Allan William Hook