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Our view: In memory of Gertrude "Trudy" Steuernagel, political science professor at Kent State
August 25, 1948 - February 6, 2009
DKS Editors
Issue date: 2/9/09 Section: Opinion
A celebration of her life is planned for 3 p.m. Friday on campus, location to be announced. Family and friends ask that memorial attendants sign a petition to urge the university to cover the family members of Kent State employees who have autism.
"As I've moved through this week of tragedy and grief, the thought that I had more than anything is I consider myself fortunate that I was able to be Trudy's friend. That's something that I'll never lose."
-Molly Merryman, associate professor of justice studies at Trumbull Campus
"As I've moved through this week of tragedy and grief, the thought that I had more than anything is I consider myself fortunate that I was able to be Trudy's friend. That's something that I'll never lose."
-Molly Merryman, associate professor of justice studies at Trumbull Campus
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Maurine Meleck
posted 2/09/09 @ 11:54 AM EST
This is truly a tragedy at all levels. Really, the end of 2 lives. But what a wonderful way to celebrate Ms Steuernagel's life by urging the Uiversity to help families with autism. (Continued…)
Andrea
posted 2/09/09 @ 12:33 PM EST
Dear Kent State Community,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the loss of your colleague, teacher, and friend. Trudy sounded like a wonderful person. (Continued…)
Nikki
posted 2/09/09 @ 1:32 PM EST
I too would like to express my profound grief at the passing of Trudy. May God Bless and Keep her family and friends who had the pleasure of knowing her and the honor of learning from her. (Continued…)
Ashley
posted 2/09/09 @ 2:37 PM EST
I am very saddened to hear of Trudy's passing. She was an amazing teacher that I had the pleasure of learning from. She will always be remembered by KSU, her family, friends, and students. (Continued…)
Janice
posted 2/09/09 @ 4:16 PM EST
Why no photo of Ms. Steuernagel? I'm a Kent alum and would like to know if I recognize her face. I even went on Google images and couldn't find her. I would think the Stater would have a photo of her; I'm sure I'm not the only alum wondering if we knew her. (Continued…)
Chuck H.
posted 2/11/09 @ 10:01 PM EST
I was Trudy's student over 30 years ago in the first class she taught at KSU. I participated in her "Winter Quarter in Washington Program" the following year. (Continued…)
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