AROUND THE QUAD
In Memoriam
Dr . Alexander Hooke Jay Marmer
Dr . Alexander Hooke passed away on December 8 , 2023 , shortly after retiring after a 37-year career at Villa Julie College and Stevenson . Alex taught more than 30 different courses in philosophy over his career . His believed philosophy was less a body of knowledge and more a way to use different perspectives to look at and make sense of the world . A prolific writer as well as a beloved teacher , Alex published seven books , forty-eight scholarly articles , and fifty-five essays . Alex is survived by his mother Barbara Hooke , children Erika Hooke and Nicholas Hooke and their spouses , grandchildren Natasha and Ryan , and brothers Robert and Jeffrey Hooke .
Business Instructor Jay Marmer passed away on April 9 , 2024 . He came to academia after spending nearly 40 years as a human resources executive at firms including GE , BFGoodrich , Norsk Hydro , and Danfoss . Jay began teaching human resources and other business courses at Stevenson in Fall 2019 . His personality was a great fit for teaching . Jay was known for walking into his classes with a big smile , clear lesson plan , and executive mindset . He always took time to get to connect with and mentor his students , worked hard to promote their learning , and ensured they were set up on a path to success . Outside of his professional circle , Jay was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan , family man , great cook , and a big supporter of many community organizations .
ACADEMIC UPDATE
New Partnership Helps SU Students on Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Tracks
Stevenson signed an affiliation agreement with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine ( LECOM ) Early Acceptance Program ( EAP ). Now , qualified students applying to Stevenson can also apply to LECOM — the largest medical school in the country — providing a clear roadmap to their future careers .
“ We ’ re excited to enter into this affiliation agreement with LECOM ,” said Ellen Roskes , Ph . D ., Dean of Stevenson ’ s Beverly K . Fine School of the Sciences . “ At Stevenson , connecting students to their careers is one of our guiding values . This agreement reflects our commitment and offers our students a new pathway to continue their education at the nation ’ s largest medical college .”
Through the EAP affiliation agreement between Stevenson and LECOM , students can apply to one of LECOM ’ s programs anytime as a rising high school senior and up until the start of their junior year at Stevenson . After meeting all EAP requirements and graduating from Stevenson , students will have a reserved seat in LECOM ' s Medical , Dental , or Podiatry programs .
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