Antony R. Orme

Professor Orme was a geomorphologist and worked in a number of systems – literally from the mountains to the sea. He was particularly fond of coastlines. He was also keenly interested in the history of geology and geomorphology and published scholarly pieces on that topic. A very astute synthesizer and editor, Professor Orme served as an editor for a number of journals, books and book series. In addition, Professor Orme was a gifted cartographer and scientific illustrator who could visually bring to life the objects of his study. During his career Professor Orme not only rose to the rank of Full Professor, but was Chair of the UCLA Department of Geography from 1974 to 1977. He was then appointed Dean of Social Sciences from 1977 to 1983. His final administrative role, as Director of the UC White Mountain Research Center, was nothing short of transformative. At the Center he undertook a highly successful reorganization and renovation of operations and facilities. With multiple research stations, extending to over 14,000 feet in elevation, this would have been daunting to many. He tackled it with gusto. Professor Orme’s achievements at the White Mountain Research Center was in many ways an incredible capstone to a distinguished career of research, education and service.