The BC and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Old SUB) will be lowered on Friday, June 2, in memory of Professor Eric Allen Vatikiotis-Bateson, who passed away on May 31, 2017. Dr. Vatikiotis-Bateson has been with the Department of Linguistics since 2003.
Eric Vatikiotis-Bateson’s research used cutting-edge and innovative signal processing techniques to examine the organization and structure of communication systems, particularly spoken language and music. In recent years he focused on the dynamics of coordination within an individual and across individuals in spoken language interaction and musical performances. His work on the visual dynamics of spoken language and speech articulation were landmarks in the field.
Information about a memorial service will be added to this notice as it becomes available.