St Mike's President Jack Neuhauser, Commencement May 2016.
Saint Michael's College Dear Purple Knight Community - Please keep former Saint Michael’s College President John “Jack” Neuhauser and his family in your thoughts and prayers today. We learned this morning that Jack passed away overnight.
Jack served as the 16th President of the College from 2007 until his retirement in 2018. He led the College through the 2008 recession and later oversaw multiple significant projects and improvements to the College, including the construction of the Dion Family Student Center, Aubin Residence Hall, and the Pomerleau Alumni Center. Jack was also deeply committed to strengthening the College’s connection to its Edmundite founders, to expanding research and internship opportunities for students, and to reducing the College’s carbon footprint.
He was a champion of the liberal arts and linking them to applied and experiential learning opportunities, and he worked to make the exceptional educational experience at St. Mike’s affordable to all.
Even after retirement, Jack was a regular visitor to campus, attending many of our annual Commencement ceremonies, theatrical performances, and other significant events for the College. I had the pleasure of getting to know Jack during my almost two years as President, and I know many of you also knew him as both a colleague and friend.
The Mass intention for tomorrow’s 11:30 a.m. liturgy in the Chapel will be offered in Jack’s memory. All are welcome. We will also share details of Jack’s funeral arrangements and further celebrations of his life as soon as they become available.
Best regards,
Richard Plumb, Ph.D.
President
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