Portland mourns the deaths of Dr. Nohad Toulan and his wife Dirce
October 29, 2013
I lost two cherished friends and mentors yesterday -- Dr. Nohad Toulan and his wife Dirce Moroni.
Dr. Toulan was an urban pioneer. In numerous public and private leadership roles over a 40-year career, he shaped the city we call home. The founding Dean of the College of Urban and Public Affairs at PSU, he built a nationally-recognized program from scratch, inspiring future generations of students to pursue careers in public service.
My wife Patricia and I express our deepest sympathy to Nohad and Dirce’s family, friends, and colleagues, the Portland State University community, and all those whose lives were touched by their remarkable legacy.
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