The University of the Virgin Islands community mourns the passing of Dr. Eric Blake, retired associate professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He taught courses in sociology, specifically social welfare. Dr. Blake served the UVI community for more than 30 years. He is remembered as someone who enjoyed playing tennis. Dr. Blake retired in 2001.
He was laid to rest last week Wednesday, Sept. 23, after a funeral at the Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral. We offer condolences to the family, friends and students now morning his loss.