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Dr. Bill Bass honored in UT Strong Hall atrium dedication

Calvin Mattheis
calvin.mattheis@knoxnews.com
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, chats during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT ' s campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, chats during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
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Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, poses for a portrait in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, poses for a portrait in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
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Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, speaks during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, speaks during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, chats during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT ' s campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, chats during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
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Dr. Joseph M. Haskins, former student and friend of Dr. Bill Bass, who also serves as on the College of Arts and Sciences advisory board, speaks during a dedication ceremony for Dr. Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Haskins and his wife generously donated the gift to name the atrium to honor the legacy of Dr. Bass.
Dr. Joseph M. Haskins, former student and friend of Dr. Bill Bass, who also serves as on the College of Arts and Sciences advisory board, speaks during a dedication ceremony for Dr. Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Haskins and his wife generously donated the gift to name the atrium to honor the legacy of Dr. Bass.
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Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, shares a laugh during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, shares a laugh during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
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Dr. Tricia M. Redeker Hepner, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, speaks during a dedication ceremony for Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT ' s campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Tricia M. Redeker Hepner, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, speaks during a dedication ceremony for Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
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Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, laughs during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT ' s campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, laughs during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
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Dr. Theresa M. Lee, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, speaks during a dedication ceremony for Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT ' s campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Theresa M. Lee, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, speaks during a dedication ceremony for Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, speaks during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT ' s campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, speaks during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel
Attendees listen during a dedication ceremony for Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT ' s campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Attendees listen during a dedication ceremony for Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, speaks during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, speaks during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, walks from the podium during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT ' s campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, walks from the podium during a dedication ceremony in his honor in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass, who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, poses for a portrait in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT ' s campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Dr. Bill Bass, longtime professor and head of the Department of Anthropology, poses for a portrait in the Strong Hall Atrium on UT's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The atrium will be named in honor of Dr. Bass who is best known as the founder of the famous Body Farm.
Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel
Dr. Joseph M. Haskins, right, greets his former professor Dr. Bill Bass at the dedication ceremony April 11, 2019, on UT’s campus. Haskins and his wife’s gift made it possible to honor the legacy of Dr. Bass with the naming of the science building atrium.
Dr. Joseph M. Haskins, right, greets his former professor Dr. Bill Bass at the dedication ceremony April 11, 2019, on UT’s campus. Haskins and his wife’s gift made it possible to honor the legacy of Dr. Bass with the naming of the science building atrium.
Calvin Mattheis/News Sentinel