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Farewell to John Lovas topic started 6/24/2005; 8:07:10 PM last post 6/24/2005; 8:07:10 PM

epsteinthelma@f... - Farewell to John Lovas   6/24/2005; 7:07:10 PM (reads: 2623, responses: 0) John Lovas was a writer, a creative thinker, and a teacher.  On any major subject over the years, John had strong opinions.  He would share his opinions and views through his writing, often in essays addressed to everyone at Foothill-De Anza.  His words were often the heart of our accreditation reports.  His words were repeated by everyone from our chancellors to our faculty, administrators, and staff.  John was a brilliant writer. John was a creative thinker.  He truly enjoyed his years in our District, often prodding us to improve the Honors Program, to be more effective faculty in the classroom, and to really care about our college community.  Our last conversation ranged from the state of our college to his suggestions for leadership in Honors at De Anza.  He did not merely bring forth ideas, he was willing to work hard himself to make each program or class the best it could be. John Lovas was an outstanding teacher.  His students were his first concern everyday that he was in the classroom.  He taught with dignity while serving as the best role model for his students.  John always raised community college teaching to the highest level possible. I was proud to know John and to be his colleague over the years.  I will miss his stimulating conversation and his challenging ideas.  Bon voyage, John. Thelma Epstein Discuss