For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. ObituariesAbout the GC »Administrative Services »Communications and Marketing »Resources and Services »Obituaries Preeminent scholars who have enjoyed success as public intellectuals may merit “news” obituaries in print and online publications such as The New York Times or The Washington Post, for example. News obituaries will be managed by the Director of Media Relations with the obituary writer of the news organization. Points of contact should include the Executive Officer of a GC program and a family member of the deceased.