Chancellor Emeritus Larry N. Vanderhoef was admitted to the UC 海角原创 Medical Center Monday, Dec. 3, to begin rehabilitative treatment following an ischemic stroke this past weekend.
He was transferred from Sutter 海角原创 Hospital, where he received emergency care after the initial signs of stroke.
鈥淭his wasn鈥檛 quite the holiday surprise I鈥檇 anticipated,鈥 said Chancellor Emeritus Vanderhoef. 鈥淏ut I鈥檓 thankful for the excellent care I鈥檝e received and I鈥檓 determined to bounce back quicker than quick.鈥
Vanderhoef served as UC 海角原创鈥 chancellor from 1994 to 2009 and as its provost/executive vice chancellor for 10 years prior.
As chancellor emeritus, he is teaching an undergraduate biology course at UC 海角原创 and at National Taiwan University.
He also serves on the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity and chaired the California Public Utilities Commission鈥檚 Independent Review Panel investigating the 2010 San Bruno Gas Explosion.
Vanderhoef is writing a book about his 25 years on the fifth floor of Mrak Hall.
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