Kenneth L. Knight

Theodore Bertis Mitchell 1890–1983

Gerald T. Weekman, Professor of Entomology and Exten ion Specialist-in-Charge at North Carolina tate University, died on 19 March 1983 in Raleigh, orth Carolina Dr. Weekman was born in Jamestown, ew York, on 2 April 1931 and lived there through high school. In 1949, he moved to St. Peter, Minnesota, where, four years later, he received a B.S. in biology from Gustavas Adolphus College. The next step in his education brought him to Ames, Iowa, where he earned an M.S. (1956) and Ph.D. (1957) in entomology from Iowa tate University. Jerry began his career at the Univer ity of Nebraska in January 1957 when he became an as istant entomologist in the Department of Entomology. Moving through the ranks of assistant professor and associate professor. he developed a trong research program on the biology, ecology, and control of corn insect pest. In 19M, he accepted the position of associate professor and extension specialist-in-charge at North Carolina tate University (NCSU). Five years later he was promoted to full Professor. During hi tenure at CSU, Jerry provided leadership for the development of an entomology exten ion faculty that grew from 4.1 full-time equivalent (ITE) to the present staff of 11.4 ITE. He helped create support for the new positions, assisted the new faculty as they shaped their programs, and molded one of the most comprehensive exten-

Elements of Entomology—The Man

The concept of man as an element of entomology never particularly occurred to me until the day it was suggested as a topic for this talk. Even at first appearing to be somewhat alarming in nature, it grew more so by the minute as I mentally circumnavigated the concept. Mans stature seems to shrink away as he faces the gargantuan thought of being out-numbered species-wise by more that 500,000 to one. Yes, man stands alone before an endless array of insects—an array which affects every phase of his existence and which in the end leaves only his skeleton as evidence that he ever existed.