Knox offers its best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to the faculty and staff who officially retired over the past year. Each has served Knox for more than 20 years, adding to Knox’s history of quality education and experience.

Faculty Retirees (in order of years of service)
Professor of Art Mark Holmes began at Knox in 2004 and retired after 21 years of service. As shared by his colleagues during his last faculty meeting, “Mark’s most notable departmental and institutional achievement was initiating and overseeing the construction of the Whitcomb Art Center. . . . In conjunction with the art and art history faculty, he also served a major role in the operational management of the Borzello Gallery.”

After 29 years at Knox, Magali Roy-Féquière, associate professor of gender and women’s studies, is retiring. Originally from Puerto Rico, Roy-Féquière ultimately ended up in the Midwest, starting at Knox in fall 1995. During her time at Knox, she served both the Gender and Women’s Studies (formerly Women’s Studies), and Africana Studies (formerly Black Studies) programs in significant ways, including serving as chair of both programs.

Konrad Hamilton, Burkhardt Distinguished Associate Professor of History, chair of American studies, and co-director of the Etz Family Institute for Civic Leadership & Dialogue, retired after 31 years of service to Knox. Originally trained as a historian of politics and political economy, focusing on the history and impact of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, he has branched out to other areas in American history, covering a highly impressive territory in politics, society, and culture.

Associate Professor of Mathematics Mary Vlastnik Armon ’85 retired after serving her alma mater for 33 years. Over the course of her career, her teaching interests included number theory and analysis, and her professional memberships included the American Mathematical Society, the Association for Women in Mathematics, and the Mathematical Association for Mathematics. She is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

After 33 years of service, Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy William Young officially retired from the College in March. Young was the first recipient of the College’s Lance Factor Endowed Professorship in Philosophy, and his areas of teaching and scholarly expertise include contemporary ethical theory, philosophy of feminism, existentialism, and modern philosophy. His longtime affiliation with Knox’s Asian Studies program led to courses in Buddhism, Japanese Buddhism, and East Asian Philosophy and his role as co-leader of Japan Term.

Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology Frank McAndrew retired after an impressive 46 years of service to Knox. As shared by his colleague, Professor Heather Hoffmann, “Frank has been a remarkably popular and impactful professor, teaching an impressive collection of 22 different courses. . . . Across these courses, Frank has taught the most students of any professor in the history of Knox—more than 11,000.” In addition, his scholarship has been featured in more than 2,000 outlets, including television and radio, and his research has been used in documentaries.

Staff Retirees (in order of years of service)
Janice Gluba retired from Knox as a food service crew leader after 23 years at Knox. It may be more appropriate to say “retired,” as she will return periodically to assist in dining services.

Becky Canfield, who retired as senior administrative assistant to the associate dean of the College, served Knox in various roles for 25 years. She began as a security officer, moving on to work in the Office of Human Resources, the Division of Student Development, and the Dean of the College. She also served as an advisor for Allied Blacks for Liberty and Equality (A.B.L.E.).

Scott Sunderland, associate director of athletics for sports medicine and performance, event and facility management, and internal operations, retired after 30 years serving the Knox College athletics department. “Scott Sunderland has been the steady presence and quiet force holding this department together,” shared Vice President and Director of Athletics Justin Newell.

After a 34-year career, Melody Diehl retired as accounts payable, loan, and purchasing manager. Diehl worked in the business office for the entirety of her Knox career, providing, as her colleagues shared, “dedicated service, laughs, and countless memories.”