I hear that an article from PR is forthcoming...those are some hard-working folks over in USM's PR dept.! They should be commended for all their work during the hurricane and beyond.

On another note, I hear the new Survivor series starts on Thursday...I can't wait!

Will someone please post information on the board as soon as you know anything?

John Gonzales was one of the truly nice people in the world.  He taught me much -- from an understanding and respect for Mississippi in his Mississippi History class to a knowledge of how to treat people with respect and grace.  I know that I fall short sometimes in practicing what John taught -- but he was a good teacher and a good man.  John was one of those people you will always remember.  He represented the best of USM and I for one will miss him greatly.

When I first came to USM in 1990, Dr. Gonzales immediately learned my name and my interests. Whenever we met on the first floor of College Hall (where the History department was then--English was just upstairs), he stopped to speak with me, to ask how things were with this new faculty member. In short, he treated me as a colleague, offering me as much support, recognition and respect as if I were a long-time member of his own department.

The message was clear: we were one faculty, one University, and each individual was valuable.

Dr. Gonzales embodied collegiality. I am very glad that the teaching auditorium in the Liberal Arts Building bears his name. I would be even happier if the whole building did.

Anne Wallace

John loved music. He came to my faculty recitals whenever he was able and always had supportive words for me and for all the performing faculty. He was a wonderful colleague.