John H. McCarthy (JD 51) of Indianapolis died Sept. 15, 2012, at age 96. John worked as a patent attorney with Shell Oil Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He is survived by his wife, Helen (Bowen) McCarthy; step-daughter, Janet (Cort) Gillette; and a niece, Nancy Wilson. Funeral services [...]
Janice Carter, director of the University Library, died Dec. 2 after an extended illness. “Words cannot capture her 22 years of service and impact across all sectors,” said GGU President Dan Angel. In the days following her death, a display of tributes to Janice was created in the university lobby [...]
Stephen M. Ruddy (BA 08), born March 7, 1959, passed away on April 7, 2012, while on a morning run in San Francisco. Steve graduated from Camden High School in San Jose and earned an AS degree from West Valley College and a BA in marketing from Golden Gate University. [...]
GGU alumnus Jack Kulikowski (MPA 77), retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander, died Nov. 29, 2011. He was 81. Kulikowski was the first amputee to be returned to full duty in the history of the US Navy. This significant accomplishment paved the way for many others, like Carl Brashear, CPO, the [...]
Former dean endowed a scholarship for international business students at GGU Dr. Gerlof “Jerry” Homan, former dean of GGU’s School of Business, died May 1, 2012, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Born Sept. 9, 1925, in Holland, Homan developed an interest in democracy that eventually drew him to the United [...]
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