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About Robert Laben
- Robert Laben (November 16, 1920 – August 7, 2005) was an American academic. Laben was raised in Genesee County, New York on a dairy farm.
- In 1948 he attended Cornell University.
- In 1950 he was hired at UC Davis.
- He is a Professor of Emeritus of Animal Sciences.
- For 36 years he was a highly regarded teacher and active faculty member.
- In addition he was a respected undergraduate advisor known for his open door policy and genuine concern for students.
- For 17 years he served as the Master Advisor of Animal Science.
- Laben retired in 1986 and since has stayed active in the University.
- He served as a member of Animal Science Departs Memorial Fund Committee which supports undergraduate student activities.
- His Department also named an undergraduate scholarship after him and wife Dorothy.
- He has also throughout his lifetime been a generous contributor to funds supporting service.
- He and his wife died on August 7, 2005, after their car got stuck on a remote desert road.Mid school year 2006–2007 in honor of Robert Laben a Residence hall was named after him.
- Laben Hall stands in the South Tercero Residence Area.
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