Norman Whitney is renowned for the determination and commitment he has demonstrated in mastering a variety of disciplines throughout his career. One of Canada's leading plant and forest pathologists, he is a professor emeritus of biology, and of forestry and environmental management at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). He worked concurrently as a counsellor with Student Services at UNB and as a professor of religious studies at St. Thomas University. In addition, he has served as a United Church minister in rural parishes, where he is known for his empathy and wise counsel. Beloved by students, colleagues and the community at large, he is an inspiration and a model of intellectual and professional diversity.