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November 15, 2005
Editorial: Thank you, Garvin
The Oracle staff would like to thank Garvin Davenport for his four decades of dedicated assistance to the student body of Hamline University. Starting off as an English professor, he worked his way up to Vice President of Academic Affairs, always keeping the students in mind. He had a hand in creating many programs that benefited the student experience. Davenport helped create the Hamline Writing Center, Hamline Plan, First-Year Seminar program, and the four-year assurance of graduation program, among other things. We are saddened by the news of his retirement and don’t want to see him leave at the end of the academic year.
The newspaper staff has had many a wonderful interaction with Davenport. “The man is an institution unto himself,” Editor in Chief Matt Lutz said. “He was always a fun guy to interview,” News Editor Sean Bailey said. “I only interviewed him once or twice, and I always enjoyed it.” Garvin has always been open and
available, should the Oracle need him as a source for a story.
“I was waiting to speak to another administrator who worked in his office. When he saw me waiting he offered his help immediately and made sure the Oracle knew he was open to talk,” Opinion Editor Sarah Kirchner said.
Davenport’s retirement announcement is just another example of the transitional period this university is experiencing. He one of number of high-level administrators to leave the university in the last few years, including President Emeritus Larry Osnes. We at the Oracle wonder how President Hanson will deal with these changes. Will she use this to her advantage and create her own administration (although still getting it approved by the Board of Trustees)? Whichever way this transitional period takes the university, the Oracle hopes for the best.
We will miss you, Garvin Davenport, and we know you will succeed in your next venture. Hopefully you will find time to relax.
Posted by msveum at November 15, 2005 12:04 PM
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