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Amherst College notes the passing of Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Donald S. Pitkin on May 11, 2012. Pitkin introduced anthropology to the Amherst curriculum when he joined the faculty in 1964. He retired from the college in 1992.

An obituary with more information is available here.

A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. on Sept. 8, 2012, in Johnson Chapel.

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