From: Rensel, Robert
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 10:05 AM
To: Pfeifer, Michael; Shephard, Kana; All Staff & Faculty DL
Subject: RE: Jacinta

Jacinta had an awesome gift for standing in the middle of a storm and sharing the truth that above all, we need to love, support and uphold each other.  I will never forget her kindness, hospitality, support and commitment to recognizing the importance and giftedness of each and every person.  We have all been blessed to know you, Jacinta.

Rob

-----Original Message-----
From: Pfeifer, Michael
To: Shephard, Kana; All Staff & Faculty DL
Sent: 3/19/2004 9:51 AM
Subject: RE: Jacinta

 Kana, Tracy, Pamela, and others have said it well, Jacinta was a great
gift to our campus community.  From the moment I set foot on campus a
number of years ago as a new faculty member, Jacinta welcomed me and she
was a constant, nourishing presence for every moment since.  She modeled
and indeed lived this elusive thing called 'dialogue'.  We are blessed
to have had her.

Michael


-----Original Message-----
From: Shephard, Kana
To: All Staff & Faculty DL
Sent: 3/19/2004 9:35 AM
Subject: Jacinta

I think of community when I think of Jacinta.  

I would often see her at the Co-op because we'd always seem to pick
similar days to pick up groceries.  She was never without a kind word
nor that big, awesome smile that makes you want to reach out grab just a
piece of that peace and contentment she seemed to exude.  I had also
participated in some workshops she facilitated where I served on
community boards and got to experience that side of Jacinta -- is there
really a point in debating? how can we talk openly? -- that was a great
success in community-building within those organizations.  Finally, at
Evergreen.  She was always so kind to support staff; she spoke of a deep
honoring of the secretaries in that building, and in her interactions
with anybody on this campus -- in hiring committees, meetings,
workshops, one-on-ones -- she behaved in a way that suggests that
utopian ideals can begin with just one person.

I will truly miss her.

Daniel W. "Kana" Shephard
Academic Program Support, Lab 1 First Floor
The Evergreen State College
(360) 867-6600/(360) 867-5430 FAX
'A'ohe pau ka 'ike i ka halau ho'okani
All knowledge is not taught in the same school.
(One can learn from many sources.)