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Professor Baeth's class was one I took for "fun," something I have not found to be a common view of calculus held by F&M students. I am so glad that I took this class as it has turned out to be one of my favorites during my time at F&M. Classes riddled with humor, patience, and a great emphasis on how exciting learning can be left me in awe. So many bright memories pop into my head when I think of Professor Baeth - makeshift basement classes when we were online, seeing him play soccer in Buchanan park with his son, assignments that always had a little flair - I am glad to have these and glad that Professor Baeth made an impact on the F&M campus that is truly so difficult to put into words. My thoughts and sympathies are with all those who were touched by his light.

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Nick Baeth worked thoughtfully, carefully and deeply with the team of tutors who support math courses during the challenging, improvisational, early days of the pandemic.  He hosted content review sessions with the tutor team from his online, DIY, home-basement classroom.  He brainstormed and problem-solved as the math team adapted to changing, difficult circumstances.  He quietly modeled innovative online techniques for working collaboratively online with students. Nick thought carefully about interpersonal dynamics and insightfully about interpersonal skills.  He addressed frustration with humor, calm and dogged hard work.

In the words of one of his experienced tutors, " I was able to tutor many of his Calc I and II students, and every single one had nothing but great things to say about Professor Baeth. He was such a great professor, a VERY prolific researcher in his field, but most of all, he was a great person who made math enjoyable and approachable to both new and advanced students."

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I write with great admiration for Nick's many talents and deep commitment to improving life at F&M. As an advisor, I was inspired by his investment in his students, including a willingness to update me frequently on their performance in his classes. As a colleague, I remain indebted to Nick for his close reading of the Faculty Handbook and assistance in drafting language for forthcoming motions. (We refer to one paragraph as the "Nick Baeth" paragraph.) Not only did Nick field multiple handbook-related questions, but he did so throughout the fall after his diagnosis and treatments. At the same time, he shared news of George and asked about my children. He was a model professor and colleague whom we will miss in more ways than we can know. Thank you for sharing him with us while he was here.  We mourn with you, Maria Mitchell

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I write with great admiration for Nick's many talents and deep commitment to improving life at F&M. As an advisor, I was inspired by his investment in his students, including a willingness to update me frequently on their performance in his classes. As a colleague, I remain indebted to Nick for his close reading of the Faculty Handbook and assistance in drafting language for forthcoming motions. (We refer to one paragraph as the "Nick Baeth" paragraph.) Not only did Nick field multiple handbook-related questions, but he did so throughout the fall after his diagnosis and treatments. At the same time, he shared news of George and asked about my children. He was a model professor and colleague whom we will miss in more ways than we can know. Thank you for sharing him with us while he was here.  We mourn with you, Maria Mitchell

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I wasn't fortunate enough to know Nick, but I knew students who worked with him and took his classes. They spoke so highly of his willingness to help them in class and to engage them in research. He helped to launch students at F&M and beyond because he helped them develop confidence and joy in learning. My deepest sympathy to his family. Jennifer Morford

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Though I was never able to take a course with him, he was someone I could always ask for help. Thank you Professor Baeth for being there for me, and all of your students! - Yoni Weiss '20

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He made a positive difference in the relatively short time he was at F&M. It's a great loss.

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He made a positive difference in the relatively short time he was at F&M. It's a great loss.

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Professor Baeth was my assigned first-year advisor. I've always said how lucky I was to have been assigned him, because as an English major, I'd never have had an opportunity to meet him otherwise. He was the most caring advisor, knowledgable about F&M, and willing to meet for copious amounts of time on Zoom to discuss potential schedules. He always remembered my interests, asking me about playing clarinet and taking literature classes. I am so lucky to have met him, he made my first couple of semesters so much less stressful. I will treasure his memory and miss him greatly.

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I had the privilege of having Professor Baeth for two math classes throughout my career, and he set the bar so high for what to expect out of a professor. He genuinely cared so much about his students. Every day after class, he would send out a canvas announcement cracking jokes, giving us every reminder we could possibly need, and reviewing everything we did in class that day. If I ever had a homework question, I knew I could email him and he would respond within 15 minutes every time. This really speaks to the kind of man he was, always hoping for the best for everyone and trying to help as much as possible. I could say so much more. Rest In Peace Professor Baeth ❤️. My thoughts are with your family.

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Professor Baeth was one of the kindest and funniest professors I've had the pleasure of spending a semester with. He was a wonderful person that made the classroom engaging and fun and calculus easier to understand. I can't believe he's gone, but he won't be forgotten. Rest in peace Prof. Baeth, and my deepest condolences to his friends and family. 💛

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How can I start? Oh my God! Professor Baeth was one the best math prof I ever had in my years of taking math classes. I am so sorry I didn’t get the opportunity to meet him in person because of the module system. Thank you for dedicating your time, patience and energy into being such a great math professor and helping  students like myself. May your soul REST IN PEACE 🤍🤍🕊🕊

Brittany Mclarty ‘24

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Professor Baeth was the kindest professor I have ever had. I took his Calc 100 class my freshman year with absolutely no idea what I was doing, but his kindness and patience helped me pass the course. It was truly an honor to have met him. His family will be in my thoughts, prayers, and heart.

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Professor Baeth was an incredible and selfless human being. He was a wonderful professor who always made time for me when I came to him. The man was the definition of selfless and worked tirelessly to the benefit of his students. I wish the best for his family and those who were close to him.

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Prof. Baeth was definitely a very kind and caring person. I had him for my Calc class, and he was so gentle in the way that he explained everything. He was the only one that actually helped me understand the hardest topic in my life.
Thank you Prof. Baeth!

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I was in Professor Baeth's first ever class at F&M. This was also my first class as a college student. In addition to presenting Calculus material in an incredibly clear way, Professor Baeth showed an interest in my life outside of the classroom too. I got to know him and his story over office hour conversations, and I am forever grateful for all of his help and guidance during my first semester at F&M. Even a year or two after taking his course, Professor Baeth would always stop and say hello when I saw him on campus. He will be greatly missed by the F&M community. Sending prayers to his family. ~Kyle Addis '22

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Professor Baeth was one of my very first professors at F&M and I am so very thankful to have experienced his light. He took the time and effort to make sure he was available wherever, whenever to review course concepts that might not have been easy to grasp right at the beginning. His patience and kindness are something that I have forever appreciated about having Professor Baeth during my time at Franklin and Marshall. Sending my condolences to his family at this time.

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I remember always looking forward to class with Professor Baeth. He not only humored my group’s endless questions, but always taught with enthusiasm and got to know us. I always left class feeling like he truly cared about looking out for me as a student and helping in any way he could. He will be deeply missed by the F&M community.

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Last Thursday was my last class with Professor Baeth. At that moment I did not realized it will be my last chance seeing him. He was such a warm-hearted, patient, caring, generous, hardworking, and intelligent person. I’ve always believed that he deserved all the happiness and all the good things in the world. This was an unexpected way of saying goodbye and it has been so heartbreaking. We really miss him. Please Rest In Peace, Professor Baeth. We were so lucky to have you as our professor.

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On the first day of school this year I wore a button down shirt with some linear algebra markings on it. Prof. Baeth, who didn't recognize me at first in person because I had him over zoom last year, later emailed me that day saying how much he loved the shirt and it was good to see me and told me to stop by his office just to say hello and to convince me to take more math courses. Because he reached out to me, and because of his care and benevolence that was portrayed through the simplest of actions, we found a connection with the city of Graz and I decided to minor in Math – something I never thought I'd do coming into F&M.

It truly is so hard to fathom that he's no longer with us and I express condolences to his family and loved ones.

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When Nick spoke in a meeting, I always knew there would be a new nugget of brilliance for the group to consider.  He was one of those rare people who knows just when to push back, to offer a different perspective, or to gently keep the group headed in a productive direction.  Such a wonderful colleague and addition to the soul of the College.

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When Nick spoke in a meeting, I always knew there would be a new nugget of brilliance for the group to consider.  He was one of those rare people who knows just when to push back, to offer a different perspective, or to gently keep the group headed in a productive direction.  Such a wonderful colleague and addition to the soul of the College.

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Professor Baeth was an incredible colleague to talk with. Though we were not in the same department, our offices were quite close. I got opportunities to chat with him sometimes on the hallway. His office was always filled with students during office hours seeking his mentorships. He treated others with respect and patience. He will be missed by his family, colleagues, students, and  friends. His passing away will be a huge loss to F&M community and create a hole in our heart.

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I have known Nick on the Common Hour committee for the past year and a half. He was a great and dedicated committee member and Common Hour advocate and was almost always the first one to our weekly Zoom meetings, in his office, ready to go. He was a very dedicated faculty member and a fun colleague. The committee mourns his tragic loss 💔
Candace Roper

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Professor Baeth was an incredible mentor and educator. There are no words to describe the impact he had on me as a student. He was patient, kind, supportive, and had a dry sense of humor that I absolutely miss. He “goofed” once or twice in class, meaning he made a small math mistake, and he was honest about his mistake, corrected himself and showed us that even the brightest professors “goof.” I always felt comfortable asking him for help. He met each student at their knowledge level and guided us to deeper understanding. I’m grateful to have met him. My prayers go out to his family.

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I knew Nick briefly but mostly through Katie, his wife. He was so devoted to his family and his love for Katie and his son George was so strong. He had such integrity in everything he did. He will be so very missed.

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I knew Nick briefly but mostly through Katie, his wife. He was so devoted to his family and his love for Katie and his son George was so strong. He had such integrity in everything he did. He will be so very missed.

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I had lunch with Nick a couple of times (when he first arrived at the college) to talk about teaching F&M students. He was very committed to understanding who his students were and what they needed. This is a tremendous tragedy for his family - and I am so sorry that our F&M community, especially the students, has lost him so soon.

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Nick resigned a job as a full professor at another institution, where he'd gotten a teaching award, and he started over again here at F&M because he really, really wanted to be at a place where he could teach students and do math in a deeper way.  He changed so much about the way he taught when he got here, getting students involved in learning and explaining (video responses to quiz questions!) and doing research in teams.  He had high standards for himself (and for his students, too), and yet he was one of the gentlest, kindest people I've known.

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Nick resigned a job as a full professor at another institution, where he'd gotten a teaching award, and he started over again here at F&M because he really, really wanted to be at a place where he could teach students and do math in a deeper way.  He changed so much about the way he taught when he got here, getting students involved in learning and explaining (video responses to quiz questions!) and doing research in teams.  He had high standards for himself (and for his students, too), and yet he was one of the gentlest, kindest people I've known.

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We knew Nick mostly as a neighbor, living across the street. He was a cheerful, kind, and loving neighbor, husband, and father. He will be missed by all. We send all our best to his family. Rest in Peace, Nick. 

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We knew Nick mostly as a neighbor, living across the street. He was a cheerful, kind, and loving neighbor, husband, and father. He will be missed by all. We send all our best to his family. Rest in Peace, Nick. 

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I had the honor of working closely with Nick during his time at F&M. He struck me right away as a person of deep integrity, a quick mind, and a big heart. It is still hard to fathom the speed with which he was lost to us all. I will hold the memories close and remember the insights have gave me. I miss you my friend.

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Professor Baeth was a fantastic professor who I will always remember as encouraging, supportive, and caring. He allowed me to believe I could excel in Calculus, when I had previously written myself off as simply “not a math person.” Not only did his belief that everyone has the potential to be a “math person” allow me to learn so much in his class, but also continues to encourage me to believe in my abilities and not limit myself based on preexisting notions of my strengths and weaknesses.

My condolences to his family. I am wishing you comfort and peace during this time.

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Nick was a joy to get to know as a 'new' to F&M faculty member. His love of math and students and learning were always evident when you were talking with him. I personally greatly appreciated his quiet, dry sense of humor. With great sympathy! Amy Mulnix