Noted scholar and teacher Professor John W. Kronik, 74, died Jan. 22 in Los Angeles. He was a professor emeritus of Spanish literature in the Department of Romance Studies at Cornell.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, April 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Sage Chapel. A reception will follow at the A.D. White House. For more information, contact Colette Walls at cw16@cornell.edu.