Profesor Michał Kobusiewicz, Poznaniak z wyboru. W siedemdziesięciopięciolecie urodzin

The author discusses the most important achievements of Professor Michał Kobusiewicz, one of the most distinguished Polish archaeologists exploring the Paleolithic. His entire adult and academic life has been connected with the Poznań archaeological milieu. Particular emphasis has been placed on the pioneering character of Kobusiewicz’s research on hunting-gathering societies of the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene in northwestern Poland. He conducted excavations on many archaeological sites abroad, chiefly in northeastern Africa and North America, participating in projects as a member and associate of a number of international research teams, primarily the Combined Prehistoric Expedition. The author emphasizes the outstanding erudition and personal qualities of Professor Michał Kobusiewicz, which have made him generally acclaimed and respected in the international scholarly community, as well as his exceptional teaching skills, well reflected by the accomplishments of a numerous group of alumni and associates.