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The EMU community was deeply saddened by the death of Don Anderson on December 25, 2007. Don was most known on campus for his passion to advance the full inclusion of all people with disabilities. He was particularly successful in helping provide access to higher education for individuals with disabilities.
Please use the form below to share your comments in memory of Don.
Wednesday January 23rd
FROM: Ann Hammerberg
I had the pleasure of working with Don in Access Services. Don was a man with great knowledge and compassion. He was in every sense of the word a true advocate. He helped me personally to grow in understanding and awareness that we all have our personal limitations--we all strive day-to-day to overcome obstacles in our way. Don was a good man with a great sense of humor and he will be greatly missed!
Wednesday January 23rd
FROM: Kristy Kelsey
You will be deeply missed. You were an inspiration to all on campus and your assistance with the students was impeckable! I have had many dealing with Mr. Anderson and every one was positive and Mr. Anderson was always there to help happily! You will be missed dearly!
Wednesday January 23rd
FROM: Romona Williams
Don, Thanks for your support and friendship over the past few years. I will miss your friendship and support in helping me and other disabled students to succeed academically at EMU.
Wednesday January 23rd
FROM: Rosalyn Barclay
Don worked with me, staff and students at Counseling Services for many years. His wise counsel, deep knowledge, even temperament and skillful problem solving were so helpful to all of us. I especially appreciated what seemed like his eternal optimism that made him a role model. He is missed greatly.
Wednesday January 23rd
FROM: John Mayernik
Don was my friend; I was Don's friend.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Peter Thomason
I only met Don once but I was so impressed by how helpful and kind he was. He helped arrange for my family to use Roosevelt auditorium for a fund raising concert in support of adolescent substance abuse programs. We literally could not have done it without him. Thanks Don, we miss you already.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Reagan Sova
Don gave a speech to all of us in the Supplemental Instruction program about how to better work with students with disabilities. My mom is paralyzed, and I have seen first hand how hard it can be. I admire the strength Don had to live his life to the fullest. I was very sad when I heard he had passed away. God bless you Don.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Perry C Francis
A true gentleman and professional who always had positive things to say. I am better for having known him.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Brian Fitzgerald
Don was a very good man and I already miss him. He had a great way in advocating for the rights of the differently abled while still realizing the financial limitations on EMU as we become better every year with access issues. He was always quick to call back about student concerns or come over to the residence halls or apartments and check out situations for himself and work with our staff. This included trips in the most horrid of weather. I know he loved all students and loved this place and we will all miss him and his many contributions. Brian Fitzgerald Associate Director of Housing
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Sylvia Weinberg
On two recent occasions, the last just a few weeks before he died, Don shared his vast knowledge about people with disabilities with my Human Diversity and Social Justice classes. With his passion for social justice and his characteristic good humor, he made a great contribution to our understanding of people with disabilities. I will remember him fondly as a very humane colleague with a special talent as an educator.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Sara Wilson
I only met Don once, but I still remember it. When I was a freshman, on my first day of classes, I couldn't find Sill Hall anywhere. I was standing in front of the map as I just became later and later for my class. Don came up to me and asked where I needed to go. He took me all the way across campus to Sill Hall, talking to me the whole time, telling me I shouldn't be stressed, that the first day of class is hard for everyone. He was a very caring man who went out of his way to make the lives of everyone around him better. My condolences to his family, he will be greatly missed.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Tom Warren
Don, Thank you for all you have done here at Eastern Michigan University. Your hard work and dedication to the Access Services was an inspiration to all of us. You will be deeply missed. -Tom Warren
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Meredith Blaine
Though I have not been a member of the EMU community for long, Don made me comfortable from my first week on campus. We attended a senior administators meeting together in Welch and then returned to the Student Center together. He took a genuine interest in me and I will always remember the walk we took.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Karen Saules
I was deeply saddened to learn of our loss of Don Anderson. He was of great help to me in educating our doctoral students in clinical psychology about the issues faced by students (and others) with disabilities. Several times, he spoke to my classes, and very often, we consulted with him individually. Don was a very warm, caring, genuine, and approachable person who will be greatly missed.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Sandra Billups
Don was a very nice man and I am thankful that I knew him and consider him a friend.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Vijaya
Don had a great vision for equality on campus and did work for the same tirelessly. His life and work are inspirational for many of us who worked with him at EMU.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Kerri Cebina
Don was a great guy to work with. He accomplished a lot for the students we sent to him. He was always very supportive to our staff. I will miss working with Don.
Tuesday January 22nd
FROM: Nicole Perry Banks
What a kind spirit and accepting heart; Don was a great gift to the EMU community. He was a staunch advocate for inclusion and will be greatly missed. I learned a lot from him. Go with peace.
Monday January 21st
FROM: Karen Busch
Don always had such a can do attitude. Everytime I spoke with him he was cheerful and full of good humor. He worked to improve the lives of everyone around him. He will be greatly missed.
Monday January 21st
FROM: Norma Brammer
I had the honor of attending the ICCI Conference here on campus with Don in 2006. We were team members in many discussion groups. I like so many others, found appreciation in his committment to our students and his uncanny sense of humor. We have suffered a great loss here at EMU, and he will be sorely missed.