From: MacGregor, Jean Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 11:42 AM To: Bantz, Don; All Staff & Faculty DL Subject: Remembering Jacinta My shock and sadness reading this tragic news about Jacinta (remotely, from North Carolina) is profound, but a bit softened by the beautiful outpouring of sentiment from you all...staff and faculty...COM building folk and from everywhere else on campus...and the tremendous expressions of gratitude for Jacinta's warmth and love which has meant so much to so many for so long. Jacinta was the first Evergreen student I got to know really well. I'd just arrived here in the early 1980s, and was assisting Russ Fox in establishing the fledgling "Center for Community Development" (the first run at a center for community-based learning). Jacinta was our first student staff member. I was delighted and grateful to learn about Evergreen through Jacinta's enthusiastic perspectives and diverse experiences. Jacinta loved Evergreen, loved its values and possibilities, and it was no surprise that she never left. And she was passionate about community work and believed deeply in the power of people to effect something together. By the mid 80s we were working in different buildings on different projects, but in passing on campus, in catching up over tea, we'd always take up where we'd left off, sharing news and ideas...even in the early 80s, Jacinta struggled with her allergies, but she would generally steer the conversation away from herself, always caretaking others with a hug, an inquiry, that resonant laugh and radiant smile. Jacinta, the encourager, the "giver of heart." Jean MacGregor -----Original Message----- From: Bantz, Don To: All Staff & Faculty DL Sent: 3/19/2004 9:11 AM Subject: Loss of a community member I am sorry to inform you that one of our own, Jacinta McKoy, performing and media arts coordinator, passed away unexpectedly last night. This comes as a great shock to our community, as we lost one of our most beloved and dedicated colleagues. Jacinta brought unflappable good humor and tremendous grace to her work. We will dearly miss her heartfelt commitment to hospitality, indeed she set high standards for the Com Building. We have little information to share with you at this point. As we learn more about any plans for a service or for memorials, we will share it with you. Please watch your e-mail for more information from our office. The Employee Assistance Service is available at 493-7867 and 1-800-216-7867 to those who would like its help.