A Festschrift to, for, and of Michael Baizerman

That the Festschrift appears in the final issue edited by these collaborators and former students of Mike's is a testament to and expression of gratitude for his contributions to fields of practice, scholarship, and teaching related to the lives of children and youth.Mike's legacy is vast, having influenced innumerable people through his scholarship, service, and teaching.Mike's scholarly activity is remarkable, spanning more than four decades.He started his tenure at the University of Minnesota in 1972 and retired in 2000.Yet, his scholarship began years before he came to the University through decades of work experience in the field as a youth worker, organizer, and public health social worker.As the stories in this Festschrift illustrate, this combination created a radical reimagining of scholarship in higher education and reconceptualization of both what it means to be young and what it means for adults to see and be present with youth.Festschrifts intentionally bring together different writings as a tribute to a scholar.Typically, the authors represent scholars and academic colleagues who have been influenced and shaped by their ideas and writing.We present a slightly different authorship, reflecting Mike's scholarly contribution.In this volume, you will read stories and reflections from scholars.Mike's