TO: Faculty and Staff
FR: Ruben Arminana, President
RE: Loss of Jeannine Thompson
It is with profound shock and sorrow that we announce the sudden death from stroke of a beloved friend and colleague, Hutchins Provost Jeannine Thompson, as she was celebrating her birthday in the mountains with her husband.
Professor Thompson joined the Hutchins faculty in 1972 after her graduate work at UC Berkeley in German Language and Literature. Professor Thompson served her students and colleagues with inexhaustible integrity, ability and kindness. The faculty, staff, and students of the Hutchins School, as well as the rest of the University, will miss her good grace and humor.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 5, 3-5 p.m. in the University Art Gallery to celebrate the life of Professor Thompson. Our great sympathy goes out to her husband and family.
A memorial scholarship in Jeannine's name is being created. Please contact the Hutchins Office, x4-2491 for information.
