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While dropping off our son at the Boston campus in January a few years ago after he completed his NUin at Montreal, we met Bob at one of the receptions hosted for parents. His endearing warmth & infectious enthusiasm, positive attitude & quick thinking ability, topped off with his unending love for meeting people began a friendship that would see us meeting several times since at Boston, Mumbai & Kolkata. We shared ideas & visions over coffees & meals and, as parents, were very excited at the developments at Northeastern - at Boston and the rest of the world. At times, we wished that we could become students again! We pray that Bob’s soul rests in eternal peace.

Alpa & Yash Poddar

Kolkata, India

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Bob helped guide my career to an exciting new opportunity at the Roux Institute. He was an impactful mentor - well respected in the world of higher education and always willing to share his wisdom with others.

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Roux Institute at Northeastern University

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Roux Institute at Northeastern University

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Be part of a bold new model of graduate education and research—designed with companies at the table from day one. Stay competitive.

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Bob traveling Dialogue in Geneva with Professor Denise Garcia and three alumni.

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I had the privilege of working with Bob for 8 years at Northeastern. We traveled to Geneva together participating in a dialogue with students in Geneva. Bob was dedicated to his work and a joy to be around - a true wealth of knowledge and he will be greatly missed.

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Bob was an amazing person to partner with for so many reasons, but the one gift that sticks out to me the most is the $2M gift from an anonymous donor in Jordan. I learned so much from the way Bob navigated the unique complexities of this gift with such grace and cultural awareness/sensitivity. I was so impressed with how he managed to get many different people on the same page - COE faculty, dean, the head of schools in Jordan, the anonymous family, NU admissions, central advancement, and more. That is what sticks out to me the most about Bob; his ability to bring people together from different backgrounds and different priorities to accomplish a collective goal. This gift will provide full scholarships for two Jordanian engineering students every year and the impact on those families is one piece of Bob's lasting legacy.

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Punahou School, Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI, USA

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International Advancement team circa 2017

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Punahou School, Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI, USA

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Punahou School, Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI, USA

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This photo sits near my desk. It is a picture from my going away party that Bob so thoughtfully planned and our amazing team helped to execute. In recent days we have started to reconnect and reminisce about our days working for Bob. He cared deeply about us, the job and the NU community and we are so grateful to have had the pleasure of working for him.

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Bob Dietrich, Greg Collier, and NU students in Oman on the Global Family Business program

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Bob was a gentleman's gentleman. He gave so much to so many. I am honored to have known him.

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Northeastern University, Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA

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Northeastern University, Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA

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Northeastern University, Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, USA

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Bob's proud smile says it all in this one. While often on the sidelines making events and programs happen, he always gave our speakers and honored guests his full attention.

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9/18/15 Our teams first trip to Sweden. It was a long travel day followed by amazing visits with NU families. Bob insisted we check out Chinateatern Theatre for a late dinner and to prepare for our busy next day. Although I was tired I knew Bob was right. He was always well prepared for every meeting and instilled that in his team. You will be missed Bob.

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3/14/15 Bob (far right) with the Global Family Business class in Dubai visiting the Choueiri Group. The students thought Bob had the best job in the world!

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Taken 3/7/15 on the Global Family Business trip to Saudi Arabia & Dubai. 

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Bob was such a visionary to create this transformational global experience for our students. It seemed impossible to bring a group of 20 students to a country that did not offer tourist visas. Bob found a way and in tern transformed our views of this magical place. Thank you for the opportunity to follow your lead. ~KO

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Bob was a delight to be with. He brought valuable perspective and a welcoming presence to those he connected with. This is the one selfie we took on the streets of Old Jeddah as we traveled for the Global Family Business Leadership class.

I'm grateful to have had the chance to travel with and get to know him.

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Bob was a unique colleague, who cared about others. He will be missed!

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Teamwork makes the dreamwork. GLS Paris 2018

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On and off the stage, Bob worked to advance intergenerational leadership. This man never stopped! Every time zone had his attention.

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NU EVENT PICS - 13 MARCH 2015 (178)-MOTION

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Bob made it to every milestone occasion he could and was always the first and last on the dance floor. Dance like no one? everyone? is watching!

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Full of life and in awe of it! This video is a treasure and a reminder to take the time to soak it all in.

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I've only been at my job for four months. But during that brief time, I had the most interactions with Bob outside of my own team. It became a running joke that he may be stalking me :-) Bob was passionate about his work. And that lead to many meetings to discuss future collaborations and partnerships. I got to know him well as a father too. As a father myself, I looked up to him and admired what he has accomplished. I will miss him dearly.