This fund was established in 1997 in honor of Sally and William Glick, by their daughters, Ruth Ann Blank, Nancy Bitton and Jody Altschule, to support research expenses for graduate students in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences.

William was born on March 18, 1920 in Columbus, OH. He served in the U.S. Army, earning three bronze stars, a Philippine ribbon with one bronze star and a Good Conduct and Victory Medal for WWII.