A member of the CSUSM community, Professor Radhika Ramamurthi, passed away on Friday after a long and brave struggle with cancer.

Professor Ramamurthi joined CSUSM in 2002 as a faculty member in Mathematics, where she was the model of a true teacher-scholar. She brought to the classroom a dedication to the success of her students and the beauty of mathematics. She believed deeply in the transformational power of education, and she spent many hours encouraging students to pursue mathematical study as the faculty advisor of the Hypatians, a Mentoring Program for Women in Mathematics at CSUSM. Professor Ramamurthi’s commitment to scholarship was evident in her own work, and throughout her years as Faculty Center Director, where she made it her mission to increase research opportunities for faculty. Her infectious laugh and smile are legend across campus and will be greatly missed by all who experienced the joy of knowing and working with her. She is survived by her husband, Professor Andre Kundgen, and a daughter, Mira.

A memorial event is being planned and details will be announced when they are available.