A memorial service and reception will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, to honor Evelyn Silvia, professor of mathematics who died Jan. 21 following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 57.

During her career, which began in 1973 at UC Davis, Silvia worked tirelessly to improve mathematics teaching at every level from fourth grade to graduate school.

The memorial service will be held at the Davis Community Church, 412 C St., Davis. Burial will be private.

A public memorial is planned for the spring. The family requests no flowers. Friends and colleagues plan to establish a scholarship in her name to support future mathematics teachers. Donations should be sent to the Evelyn M. Silvia Scholarship Fund, c/o Department of Mathematics, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616.