10 August 1992 Farewell John Baen

Lincoln University's Professor of Real Estate, Valuation and Property Management, Dr John Baen, relinquishes his post at the end of this week to return to the United States.

Professor Baen took up New Zealand's first full professorial chair in real estate, at Lincoln University, in 1989. He came here from North Texas State University where he had been Assistant Professor of Real Estate.

In its establishment, the professorial chair at Lincoln was funded jointly by the University and an Education Foundation set up by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, the NZ Institute of Valuers, and the NZ Institute of Property Management.

Professor Baen quickly established himself on the New Zealand property scene as a popular teacher, commentator, and communicator. In addition to forming and running the Property Group at Lincoln University, he involved himself in a busy schedule of speaking engagements and seminars up and down the country.

John Baen has been one of the characters and personalities on the Lincoln campus and his unique style will be missed. His infectious enthusiasm, energy and buoyant outlook on life will be remembered by all with whom he had contact.

Farewell John, and thank you; you have given a lot to Lincoln over the past three years and we have enjoyed your company.