Dear Birck Community, It is with great sorrow that I share our friend and colleague, Kenny Schwartz, passed away suddenly today. Kenny was a member of our engineering staff and worked as a member of the physical vapor deposition team. Kenny's deep knowledge of the industry, his sharp wit and his outgoing personality will be greatly missed. Please keep Kenny and Melissa, and all their family, in your thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Updates regarding arrangements will be shared as they become available. Sincerely, Ali Ali Shakouri Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Birck Nanotechnology Center, Room 1027 Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 (765) 496-6105; Fax: (765) 496-8299 shakouri@purdue.edu<mailto:shakouri@purdue.edu>