Michigan Tech News - Transitions RSS Feed http://www.mtu.edu/news/categories/transitions/transitions.rss Michigan Tech News - Transitions Sat, 18 May 2013 11:17:03 -0400 Environmental Engineering Pioneer C. Robert Baillod Passes Away http://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2012/april/story66881.html Charles Robert “Bob” Baillod, a pioneer in the field of environmental engineering, passed away Thursday, April 12, at his home in Pointe Mills Estate in the presence of his family.

He came to Michigan Technological University in 1968 and chaired the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering from 1991 to 2005.

“He was chair for 14 years,” said his friend and colleague Professor Neil Hutzler, who served as chair himself after Baillod stepped down. “Most people couldn’t have taken it that long, but he liked doing what he did.”

For Baillod, being chair allowed him to be a powerful advocate for his department . . .]]> 2-101-66881 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:35:45 -0400 Bob Baillod C. Robert "Bob" Baillod