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It has been reported that Dean Elliot Pood died last night.

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This is sadly true. The official press release is out.

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From the Dean's Office:


Colleagues:
 
Many of you already know the College's sad news that Dean Elliott Pood died unexpectedly of a heart attack Wednesday night. As soon as arrangements for services are set, we will announce details.
 
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The mailout from USM Public Relations about the dean's death is below:
 
For immediate release
Jan. 18, 2007

Dr. Elliott Pood, dean of the Southern Miss College of Arts and Letters, Dies

Hattiesburg - Dr. Elliott A. Pood, dean of the University of Southern
Mississippi College of Arts and Letters, died unexpectedly Wednesday. He was
56.

Dr. Pood was chosen as dean of Southern Miss' College of Arts and Letters in
June of 2003.

"This is a sad day for me and the rest of the university community," said
Southern Miss President Dr. Shelby Thames. "We've lost a great colleague and
friend with the passing of Dr. Pood. Our thoughts and prayers are with his
family."

Funeral arrangements for Dr. Pood are pending.


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My deepest sympathies go out to Mrs. Pood and their family.

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The most experienced and qualified person to fill in on an interim basis is probably Stan Hauer.

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Incredulous wrote:

The most experienced and qualified person to fill in on an interim basis is probably Stan Hauer.


True--or perhaps Maureen Ryan. But it will never happen.

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Our deepest sympathies go out to the Pood family at this time.

Web Master

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Thanks for reminding us, Webmaster.

My sympathy to Mrs. Pood and to their children.

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Needless to say, this was a shock to everyone in the College of Arts and Letters and the university.  It should serve as a reminder that any of us could be gone tomorrow.  We need to live each day as if it were our last.


Even though individuals within the College did not agree with all of his decisions, no administrator can keep everyone happy all of the time.  My dealings with Dr. Pood were pleasant.  Mrs. Pood is an extremely nice person.


Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pood family.



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My deepest condolences to the Pood family and Dean Poods' USM family.


A tragic loss, anyway you look at it.



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To: Partners for the Arts Advisory Board and Executive Board:



It is with deep sadness and profound regret that I write to tell you that our college dean, Dr. Elliott Pood, died of a massive heart attack Wednesday night. We wanted to make sure that our board heard the news as soon as possible, so I'm hoping you'll forgive us for notifying you via e-mail.



We are all incredibly saddened and in shock, and his family is in our prayers. We expect to have word of funeral arrangements shortly and will let you know about them as soon as possible.



Please feel free to contact us if we can be of any help or answer any questions.



Sincerely,



Lou Ellen Williams

The University of Southern Mississippi
Assistant to the Development Officer
College of Arts and Letters

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SH, 1/19/07

http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/news/local/16495283.htm

Pood was a friend to Coast
USM dean connected with many

People who knew him agree Elliott A. Pood, dean of the University of Southern Mississippi College of Arts and Letters, was a visionary, which makes his death from a heart attack Wednesday all the more acutely felt....

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HA, 1/19/07

http://hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070119/NEWS01/701190302/1002

USM dean remembered as 'one of the good guys'

The University of Southern Mississippi community awoke to a shock Thursday morning when word spread of the sudden death of one of its leaders....

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For public release. 

 

Dr. Elliott A. Pood, dean of the University of Southern Mississippi College of Arts and Letters, died unexpectedly Wednesday.  He was 56.

Dr. Pood was chosen as dean of Southern Miss' College of Arts and Letters in June of 2003.

"This is a sad day for me and the rest of the university community," said Southern Miss President Dr. Shelby Thames. "We've lost a great colleague and friend with the passing of Dr. Pood. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

Arrangements are as follows:

•  Visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 20, at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg (805 Hardy Street)

•  A memorial service will be held at Heritage United Methodist Church (3 Baracuda Drive, just off Hwy 98 West in Hattiesburg) at 2 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 21

•  A private burial will be held on Mon., Jan. 22

•  The College of Arts and Letters will host a campus Remembrance Ceremony at 12:15 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 25 at Bennett Auditorium

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Elliott and Bonnie Pood Scholarship Endowment through the USM Foundation.  For assistance, contact the College Development office at 601.266.5922.



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