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The Enduring Legacy of John Knauss

September 6, 2025
4-6:30 p.m.

Corless Auditorium
Nautilus Galley
215 South Ferry Road
Narragansett, Rhode Island

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The Enduring Legacy of John Knauss, Still Leading Us Forward

Commemorating the 100th birthday of an ocean visionary

Join alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) to honor the legacy of the late Dr. John Knauss, visionary marine scientist and founding dean of GSO, whose 100th birthday would have been on September 1, 2025.

  • 4–5 p.m. Panel
  • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Discussion

The program will feature reflections on the significant contributions Dr. Knauss made to URI and the field of oceanography as well as updates on the exciting growth and future of GSO and the Narragansett Bay Campus. Guests are invited to stay for a reception following the program.

Register by: Friday, August 29, 2025

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