I am so sad to hear of the passing of my friend and colleague, Dr. Carolyn Buck. We were students together in Multicultural Education at San Diego State University and we were in the same doctoral cohort at Claremont Graduate University. Carolyn was such an inspiration to me in my work addressing institutional racism in K-12 schools and I valued her counsel and wisdom. We were in touch after she moved from San Diego to North Carolina and she talked about what she planned to do when and if she beat her  cancer. I had hoped that we might be able to work together at some point. I will press forward on her mission for equity and social justice, and I will keep Dr. Buck and her family in my thoughts, prayers and meditations.  

I am saddened to hear of Carolyn's passing. I had the honor of working with Carolyn in the OASIS program at UCSD in the early 80s. Working alongside Carolyn I learned firsthand of the many challenges students face when they leave home to begin study at the university. Helping students to make successful transitions to the university was the most important service we provided in OASIS and Carolyn's role directing Summer Bridge impacted the lives of so many students. Carolyn worked so hard to ensure that new students to UCSD connected with the academic support services that could help them become successful. My condolences go out to her family and friends.

Victor Cifarelli  
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
University of North Carolina at Charlotte  

My true Zeta and Bennett sister,classmate of 1970.In loving memory!
Mischelle

Carolyn was the first person I met when I arrived at OASIS, UCSD to begin my pre doctoral internship in psychological services in 1983. Carolyn was my advisor, guide, mentor, and my best friend. As Resident Advisor for Summer Bridge 1983, and 1984,  Carolyn offered the most wonderful support, guidance, and caring energies one could appreciate. I am crying with my, our loss of a most truly wonderful women, sister and friend❤️Robert Irvin PhD, MPH, 10/25/21

Lady Carolyn was always a calm, observant friend  who offered gentle, non-judgemental advice .  Her spirit thrives not only in her loving daughter, Ayo, but it infused every person with whom she interacted.
Dr. Carolyn was The Consumate Teacher. All who met her respected her honest life.

Bennett College

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Dr. Carolyn Buck

12 octubre, 1948 – 12 octubre, 2021

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