Robert Mittelstaedt Retirement Dinner

Bob Mittelstaedt retired August 31, 2002 after 29 years of contributions to the Marketing Department in the College of Business Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Doctoral students from 1970 to the present share a common link to Bob. He was more than a fine educator, scholar, and academic citizen. He was also their mentor, friend, counselor, and supporter. He motivated them with his insights, kindness, and countless stories. He stimulated their ideas, made them smile, and warmed their spirits. In addition, Bob and Venita opened their home and hearts to many doctoral students and offered many forms of moral support.

The Marketing Department hosted a dinner in Bob's honor on November 15. In attendance were departmental colleagues, alumni, and Bob's family. Colleagues, alumni, and friends from all over the world were asked to submit congratulatory letters in Bob's honor. Portions of these letters were read aloud by alumni, faculty, and graduate students for those unable to attend the dinner. These letters were also compiled into a scrapbook and presented to Bob, in thanks of his many years of service.

During the ceremony Dr. Grossbart announced that the Nebraska Marketing Doctoral Symposium will be renamed The Robert Mittelstaedt Doctoral Symposium and that an endowment had been created to support it. The Symposium will create an enduring tribute to Bob's many contributions.

Photos from the Dinner