Remembering Yacov Sharir

Dear Friends,

With sadness, I write to inform you of the passing of Yacov Sharir, the husband of Advisory Council member Pat Clubb, as well as a professor emeritus in the Department of Theatre and Dance. An innovator in the field of contemporary dance, Yacov is remembered as an inspiring collaborator, uniquely talented educator, and much-beloved member of the College of Fine Arts community for over 40 years.

Yacov made a lasting impression on professional dance in Austin, across Texas, and beyond. He was also a scholarship donor, helping to ensure talented dance students could complete their educations debt free. More on Yacov’s work and impact on our college can be found here: In Memoriam: Yacov Sharir.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Yacov Sharir and Pat Clubb Endowed Scholarship in Dance at The University of Texas at Austin. Donations may be made by phoning toll free 866-488-3927; giving online; or by check made payable to The University of Texas at Austin and mailed to our office: UT College of Fine Arts, 2501 Trinity Street, D1400, Austin, TX 78712-1424.

Please join me in expressing our deepest condolences to Pat on her loss.

Sincerely,

Sondra Lomax
Executive Director and Associate Dean for Development