Ernesto Malave, Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance at The City University of New York, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2009. He was 51 years old. Throughout his 27-year career at CUNY, including the last six years as the University’s chief financial officer, Ernesto was known for his keen financial acumen, creative leadership, and genuine concern for students and colleagues alike. His distinguished and dedicated service enhanced the University in every way. A memorial service, “A Celebration of the Life of Vice Chancellor Ernesto Malave,” will be held at Hostos Community College and will be cablecast live at 10 a.m. on February 5 on CUNY-TV/75 and will be webcast live at cuny.edu/ernestolegacy.