From:	Shephard, Kana
Sent:	Friday, March 19, 2004 9:36 AM
To:	All Staff & Faculty DL
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.)