Dear University Community:

We are saddened to share news of the loss of Humboldt State Wildlife Professor Lowell Diller. We extend our condolences to his family and friends.

Lowell, who died last week, was an adjunct professor in the Department of Wildlife for the last 16 years. He was 69. An accomplished researcher and conservationist, Lowell was a senior biologist for Green Diamond Resource Company from 1990 to 2014. When Lowell retired, Rep. Jared Huffman recognized him for his fisheries and wildlife work, including the northern spotted owl conservation plan he created for Green Diamond. He wrote numerous peer-reviewed publications and was president of the North Coast Chapter and the Western Section of The Wildlife Society. Lowell was recently awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Society for Northwestern Vertebrate Biology.

He was also admired on campus for his knowledge and dedication. Colleagues and students remember him as a kind, jovial instructor who mentored undergraduates and loved taking his students into the field. Known as an “old-school” field biologist, Lowell was influential in the lives of aspiring biologists.

Lowell’s death is a loss for the Humboldt State community and we are thinking of him and those who are close to him. Students who are in need of additional support during this time are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students office at 707.826.3504 or visit that office in Siemens Hall 211. Staff or faculty seeking additional support may utilize the Employee Assistance Program at 707.443.7358.