Obituary for George Lang of Fairfield University............ Matthew Coleman

We are very sorry to announce the passing of Dr. George E. Lang, Jr., Professor of Mathematics at Fairfield University, this past May. Joining the Fairfield faculty in 1970, George held many leadership roles, including serving for many years as Secretary of the General Faculty, and in leadership posts in the national, state and Fairfield University Chapter of the AAUP. Trained as a topologist, George saw the need for qualified computer science professors in the early 1980s, retrained as a computer scientist, and directed Fairfield’s first CS Program. He then spent six years as chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and, during his tenure, a major in CS was introduced.

Reflecting his broad interests, which included acting in community theater, volunteering with the Cub Scouts and being a soccer coach and referee, George organized a Renaissance Lecture Series at Fairfield. He was what we encourage our students to be - well-rounded, passionate about their beliefs and generous in their concern for others.

George is survived by his wife, Mary-Beth Lang, and his two children, Kenyon Lang and Susan Q. Lang.