York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Robert F. Denoncourt, Ph.D.

Department of Biological Sciences

— 1969-1994 —

Robert F. Denoncourt, Ph.D. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023

1. Robert F. Denoncourt, Ph.D. Marker

Inscription.

The driving force behind the creation of the Biological Sciences Department in 1971, Dr. Denoncourt served as the first Chairman of the department, attaining the rank of Professor in 1974. A widely published ichthyologist and ecologist, he involved students in his studies of fishes both locally and abroad. A popular, dynamic and inspirational instructor, his love of science captivated students, who clamored to get into his classes. His legacy continues in the lives of those students.

Erected by York College of Pennsylvania.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 39° 56.803′ N, 76° 43.75′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker is in the Faculty Recognition Garden, part of the Campus Mall on the York College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 441 Country Club Road, York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mary M. Graham, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Jacquelin H. Harrington, D. Ed., RN (here, next to this marker); Jack C. "Jake" Jaquet, M.S. (here, next to this marker); Philip J. Avillo, Jr., Ph.D. (here, next to this

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marker); Brian R. Glandon, Ph.D. (here, next to this marker); Patrick J. Massa M.S. (here, next to this marker); Rich Achtzehn, M.S., Ed.S. (here, next to this marker); Nina (Reid) Grove, Ed.D. (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

Also see . . .
1. Dr. Robert F. Denoncourt Obituary. (Submitted on April 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. York College of Pennsylvania. (Submitted on April 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023

2. Robert F. Denoncourt, Ph.D. Marker

Faculty Recognition Garden Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023

3. Faculty Recognition Garden Marker

Faculty Recognition Garden and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 31, 2023

4. Faculty Recognition Garden and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.