Dr. Pierce was a Professor of Botany at CSU Stanislaus from 1971 until his retirement into Emeritus Faculty status in 2007. As one of the early members of the Biological Sciences faculty, Dr. Pierce helped the department build a high academic reputation and served as Chair for nine years. He also served as Faculty Representative to Athletics for 25 years, teaming with his wife, Donna, as two of the most enthusiastic boosters of Warrior sports. Wayne was inducted into the Warrior Hall of Fame in 2003 in recognition of his dedication to the University’s sports programs and Donna joined him there in 2006.
Loved by his students and colleagues and instrumental in setting up internships and special programs for teaching credential students, Pierce taught botany and plant physiology classes. He and Donna established the Wayne Pierce Scholarships for Biology students. Dr. Pierce also helped establish the University’s BioAg Project outdoor laboratory and field study site as well as the nearby California Pathways Project featuring native plants and trees of the region.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Wayne’s family and friends. Donna Pierce has requested that memorial contributions go to the California Pathways Project, c/o University Advancement.
Regards,
Ham
Hamid Shirvani
President
California State University Stanislaus