Fareed was my husband’s best man in 1960. I am sad to know of his passing. 

Sue Edgerton

My sincere sympathies to Fareed's wife and sisters whom I never had the good fortune of meeting. He was a very special student, colleague, and friend and I deeply feel his loss. He joined the graduate program at Purdue only a few years after I had established it. Since he differed from me in age by only a few years, and we shared Middle Eastern background, there was a very special personal bond facilitated immensely by his amazing personality: cool, kind, witty, and above all loyal and caring.  Even as a Teaching Assistant here he personified the best in an educator. I have no doubt that he was a great faculty asset to CSUF.
Although we were not in often communication, it was always wonderful when we got together at meetings. He was truly a very special person and I shall very much miss him. He leaves a void.
Ed Mikhail, Former Head, Geomatics Eng., Purdue U.

Dr. Nader was a gifted soul that touched so many people in the surveying community. I will always remember how he could draw a perfect circle on the board in his lectures. I am grateful that he was a part of my experiences with Fresno State. Those will be lasting memories to honor a true educator and special human being.
Sincerest condolences to all his family and dear friends.

My condolences to the Dr. Nader's Family.

He was great professor, friend and kindness. His soul will live forever in our hearts.

Regards,

Nick Sahota 

Grateful to have had Dr. Fareed Nader has a professor at CUSF 30 years ago and as a fellow Land Surveyor at our monthly San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the California Land Surveyors Association meetings for decades.  He has made a lasting positive impression on many lives.   Dr. Nader will be deeply missed.  My love and prayers for Rosemarie & Family.
Katrina Olsen - Grad Dec 1991

Tribute to Dr Fareed Nader

I grieve the loss of Fareed, a friend, colleague, and all around outstanding member of the Fresno State faculty and engineering community.  
I was lucky to meet Fareed when I joined the CE faculty Forty some years ago. We became close friends, and soon met Rosemarie and they both became part of our life.  I had the honor of joining their wedding party as best man.  
Fareed was always the level headed member a myriad of campus committees and the instructor of some twenty some courses he volunteered to inaugurate in the curriculum.  
Notably, fareed’s long time service on the campus general education committee is tribute to his infinite patience and tolerance. He valiantly defended the engineering curriculum.
On the lighter side, his and Rosemarie’s notable escapades manifested at times in some unusual ways:  late one evening while trying to wrap up an evening class, a belly dancer let her self in and danced her way around the classroom, few minutes later Fareed, Rosemarie, and my wife, Lenore, came in carrying a birthday cake, candles and all…. It was my birthday!

Fareed will certainly be missed!

Mohamad A Yousef, Ph.D., P.E.

This tribute is written in honor of my dear friend, Dr. Fareed Nader. 
Fareed and Dr. Mohamad Yousef and I  all became friends when they were Engineering faculty and I was the new Vice President for Academic Affairs in the 1980s. An academic issue arose as to how much ,if any, General Education (GE) should be required of Engineers. 

I felt very strongly about this issue as I had always believed there were 2 purpose to Higher  Education. One, helping students learn how to live a quality life. Two, how to make a relevant living.

Dr. Nader held the same beliefs  and Dr. Yousef supported us. At all times Dr. Nader’s knowledge, caring, and attitudes were so very strong and positive. His wife, Rose Marie , a community college teacher helped my daughter in her first year of public school teaching so I got to know her as well.

He was direct about the difficulty of getting the GE PROPOSAL through.Professor Yousef, who also cared deeply about his students, verified this.

Professor Nader’s  Lebanese background and previous teaching at the University of Hawaii, and the Universities of Arizona and Arizona State University prepared him well to join Fresno State in the 1980s where I worked directly with him. We remained friends after I made a professional change to Oregon State Univ.

Dr. Nader had an excellent way of expressing himself. He was extremely knowledgeable about his field of Surveying Engineering. Students reported that he had “ kind, caring and easy going ways of explaining hot Engineering topics.” This encouraged discussion.   I observed his  gentle smile often  which sometimes was accompanied with a twinkle in his eye. He was fun and funny .

We returned to Fresno in 2009 when I retired. At his 80th Birthday party he and I had a wonderful talk. We shared old memories and laughed a lot.

He is sorely missed by all who knew him. 
In positive memories, 
Judith L. Kuipers PhD

It would be fitting if one could map the influence my dear friends, Fareed and Rosemarie Nader, had on the lives of so many people, students and faculty, alike, and on the Geomatics Engineering program at CSU Fresno. These two shared a love of education that would shape young lives, and if their joint efforts were to be traced, the map would stretch around the globe. As other comments have noted, Fareed was a consummate professor of a burgeoning Geomatics Engineering program, helping to carve a wonderful niche for many aspiring engineering students, and in so doing, helping to put CSU Fresno "on the map". 
Personally, my lasting fond memory of Fareed is that he introduced me to the art of teaching "Critical Thinking" at CSU Fresno. In doing so, he helped me understand the very subject matter that I had to teach. Though I am an experienced attorney, Fareed was instrumental in preparing me to teach a subject that I found to be most useful in my own profession. He knew that teaching that subject would enrich my life. His enthusiasm for the subject was contagious! He was a creative professor, and an artful teacher of teachers! 
Toni and I miss Fareed greatly, and our hearts and prayers are with Rosemarie and Fareed's family, friends and colleagues.

I had the privilege of knowing Dr. Nader while a student at CSU Fresno from 1984 to 1987.  He was my professor, faculty advisor, mentor and friend while I was there and after.  When I graduated in December 1987 he was the one who handed me my degree in Surveying and Photogrammetry at the commencement ceremony.  He was a fantastic teacher with a very practical approach to education and a great sense of humor.  In his beginning Geodesy class the first day, he said that rather than fill the chalk board with endless formulas, etc., his approach would be to help us learn what to do with Geodesy.  The analogy he used was " Once you have shot the dinosaur, what do you do with it"?   An example of his humor was, although he had a PHD in Geodesy which is the study of the size and shape of the earth, he was a member of the University Campus chapter of the "Flat Earth Society"!  As others have mentioned he always told us to be open to new learning opportunities and to "not let school get in the way of your education", and to become "well rounded meatheads".   My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues.  He will be dearly missed!     

Uncle Fareed with his grand-niece, Alyssa Marvin. 2003

Uncle Fareed is dearly missed! This family photo shows Fareed with his sisters, Marsha, Leila and Helen. There was a lot of laughter when the four of them got together! I will always remember Uncle Fareed trying to convince me to go to Fresno State University and  become a surveyor. When my oldest was deciding what to major in, Uncle Fareed worked on trying to convince her telling her she would love it! Then, when  my youngest had to decide, he worked on her as well. He never gave up the hope! There are very fond memories we will always cherish! Love you and miss you Uncle Fareed!
Elizbeth Marvin

I was saddened to receive the news of Dr. Nader's passing. He was the best professor I had while in the CSUF Surveying program. His first requirement was for us to memorize the definition of surveying. To be sure we did that, it was on the first exam of every surveying class he taught throughout the curriculum. It worked! I enjoyed his humor and humble demeanor. If he didn't know the answer to a question, he was humble enough to say so, and said he would get back to us on that... and he always did. My condolences to his wife and family. Brian Bullock , Class of 1979

Very sad to lose Dr. Nader.  He was an excellent communicator, which is probably why I remember so many stories that he generously shared during the surveying classes I took back in the 90's.   I truly looked forward to his classes.  I was even lucky enough to attend a critical thinking class taught by his wife.  
It is quite enjoyable to reflect back on those impactful college days.  I don't think my education would have been the same without him. 
And now I have dutifully passed on to my kids the valuable phrase "don't let school get in the way of your education".  

Luther Clem 
Graduate no. 398

Dear Rosemarie, Leila and John: 

We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, brother and brother-in-law. 

We have many fond memories of the Naders of Arizona and of Fareed.  He was a kind  gentleman with a great sense of humour. The photo of Fareed in his cap and gown captured his essence - kind, sweet and humble. 

We are saddened that we are not able to be with you at this time. Thinking of you.    

Karim and Dora Nasser and Family 

My condolences on Fareed’s passing.  As his Dentist, i would look forward to his visits much more for our conversations than for the clinical.  Fareed possessed a gentle wit, coupled with exceptional intellect and breadth of knowledge.  His was a pleasure to know and an honor to serve.

Condolences from Rosa and me.  Fareed was a favorite colleague of mine at Fresno State.

Just within the last few weeks I quoted Dr. Nader to my son, now in college, “Don’t let school get in the way of a good education.”   I had the honor of being one of Dr. Nader’s students from 92-97.  I appreciated his teaching style and passion for the surveying profession.   He will be missed by all.

CSUF SE Grad #493


Dear Rosemarie, I did not have the pleasure of meeting your husband. I am truly sorry for your loss. May his Memory always be for a wonderful Blessing. 

Fareed was my first friend, trusted colleague, and long-time mentor at Fresno State.  He willingly shared his experience with the university world, introduced me to land surveyors around the region, and inspired me with his professionalism and dedication to  students.  He'll be greatly missed.  Nancy and I send our sympathies.

My condolences to the Nader Family.

We will miss a great man with passion for education and kindness.

Regards,

Sablan Family

I have nothing but the fondest of memories of Dr. Fareed Nader. I consider it a true honor to have known him and have been one of his students. He had a special talent for making any and all subject matter really interesting. His Geodesey class, labs, and Surveying Astronomy were among my very favorites. Another class I really enjoyed and appreciated was a new Critical Reasoning class he taught. It was in this class that I also had the pleasure of meeting his wife Rosemary, who shared in teaching this class! He will truly be missed by all who were touched by his intelligence and kindness.

I have been had the fortunate honor to have rubbed, (infrequently), elbows with Dr. Nader and found him to be such a down to earth  and humble gentleman.   He was a dedicated to his profession and his community.
My deepest sympathies,
Most  sincerely,
Phil Danskin
(Former editor-California Surveyor)

I was one of Dr. Nader's students at CSUF. He was a compassionate and stalwart teacher who fostered each student with the utmost regard for their potential. He would always push us to attend local CLSA meetings and conferences, recognizing the greater community to which his students would be entering. His service to the community and candor will be truly missed.

Such a legacy few can match. Quite a few of us, can claim Dr. Nadar as our mentor. I was at a point in college, I could have gone either way, Fareed listened and let me know, that not all education was formal. I am where I am due to Fareed Nadar. He vested his time when I was a student, as well as the years after. I am thankful for the continued support long after he hosted our graduation celebration at his home. One of my career highlights is the day I was a guest lecturer for one of his classes.

CSUF S&P Eng. Grad #253 

Fareed was the consumate professional. We worked together on the GE Committee at Fresno State and he was always focused on what was best for the students.  I don't know anyone that worked with him that did not hold him in high regard.  He made a difference not only in the lives of his students but in the structure of the institution.

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Dr. Fareed W. Nader Phd. CSUF

September 27, 1938 – August 23, 2021

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