Comments about ‘University of Utah professor William Mulder, 92, dies’

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I am one of those hundreds of Indian academics upon whom Bill Mulder left an indelible mark--through his gentle and caring mentorship, his openness to new ideas and authors, his clear and crisp prose style, and his infectious love of books. I met Bill first in New Delhi, in January 1966, and we remained in close touch through the decades. At the American Studies Research Center in Hyderabad, he taught me along with another 60 college teachers from around India during a summer course in Am Studies. Between 1979 and 1982, we met regularly every summer in Bangalore as faculty members for a refresher course for academics from South Indian colleges and universities. My wife Prem and I have visited their SLC home and their second home in Hyderabad several times and have enjoyed the Mulders' fabled hospitality.

Bill will be remembered with affection and respect by scores around the globe for years to come.

Amritjit Singh
Langston Hughes Professor of English
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701

I received a PhD from U of Utah in 1973, and Dr. Mulder was one of my teachers. He is one teacher there for whom I had a sincere affection. He was always interested in the students - what they were doing, how they were doing. So I found him. May be rest in peace.

Professor Mulder was my mentor, guide and research supervisor. He always encouraged me and opened new horizons for me in American Studies. He was sharp and perceptive and always directed me to improve my skills in research methodology and research analysis. After he conducted my Ph. D. viva voce for over an hour in the early 1980s and cleared my thesis on contemporary American literature he patted me on the back and said, "Mukesh your real research work begins now." Though he is no more his intruction and encouraging words will always guide me in life.

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