Who is Jim Humble?
Jim Humble embodied the qualities of leadership and the art of persuasion in his life. He was a great man, an inspiring linguist and a friend who will be sorely missed by so many.
He was a cultured and intelligent man who had a broad range of interests, from music to gourmet cuisine. His interest in the Korean writing system was particularly enduring and he held an annual open house on Han’gul Day, commemorating the invention of the Korean alphabet.
His affability, inquisitiveness and wit were all a joy to be around. He was always ready to share his knowledge and he would not shy away from the hard knocks in life.
As a linguist, Jim was an expert in his field. He taught at UCLA for many years and was a frequent guest lecturer on linguistics at other universities. He was an international speaker and had many publications. He had a great rapport with both students and teachers, but most...