Dr. Joseph H. Senne Jr., professor emeritus and former chair of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri S&T, died Dec. 20. He served on the university’s faculty for 28 years, including 20 years as department chair. An alumnus, Senne earned his master’s degree in civil engineering from Missouri S&T in 1951, in addition to a bachelor’s degree from Washington University and Ph.D. from Iowa State University. Many knew Senne as a dedicated researcher, effective administrator, popular professor and an avid amateur astronomer. Funeral arrangements are pending.