I began at SIUC 42 years ago. Prior to my beginning I was intrigued with the notion of a major university in Southern Illinois. Although I was born in Chicago my mother and father were Southern Illinois natives. They had migrated to Chicago for employment. They had decided to return to Eldorado, Illinois, where my mom’s family resided, in order to start anew after marital discord and soon after the move… divorce. I vividly recall SIU theatre students coming to Hillcrest school to perform a play. My imagination was captivated! I dreamt of someday being a part of such a magical place as Southern Illinois University!
I did not begin my relationship with my school as a student…I began as an employee for the Physical Plant Building Services department. My job title was Building Service Worker I…and I was extremely proud of it! I knew that I had obtained a secure job with the university that I had loved…
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Momentary Lapse Of Sanity 