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<p class="MsoNormal">I can honestly say that we would not likely have BLC today if it was not for Char. She was instrumental in the structural founding of BLC, the development of an annual conference for much-needed training for colleges, and the development
of some of our earlier BAS degree. Her input was invaluable during the refinement of the approval process. Most importantly, she was just a joy to be around and lit up the room. Heartfelt condolences to Char’s family and her colleagues at TCC.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Joyce<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#006600">Joyce D. Hammer, Ph.D.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Vice President of Instruction</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">Centralia College</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F4E79">600 Centralia College Blvd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F4E79">Centralia, WA 98531</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#002060">360.623.8486</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:joyce.hammer@centralia.edu">joyce.hammer@centralia.edu</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> BLC <blc-bounces@lists.ctc.edu> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>Oberhofer, Mary Jane via BLC<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 31, 2022 11:52 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> blc@lists.ctc.edu<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Oberhofer, Mary Jane <moberhofer@tacomacc.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL][BLC] Message about the BLC's friend and colleague, Char Gore<o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="color:#222222">Caution:</span></b><span style="color:#222222"> This email originated from outside of Centralia College. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It is with deep sadness that I share that Char Gore, TCC’s Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives passed away this weekend after a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
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<p class="xmsonormal">Char served on the BLC executive for several years and was instrumental in the recent changes to the General Education requirements for BAS degrees.
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<p class="xmsonormal">She was a strong advocate for students and worked tirelessly to make BAS degrees more accessible.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Those of us who had the honor and pleasure of working with Char know that she brought her energy, positivity and leadership to everything she did.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please keep Char’s family in your thoughts.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mary Jane Oberhofer <span style="color:black">(she | her | hers)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Associate Dean for Business (Interim)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tacoma Community College<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:moberhofer@tacomacc.edu"><span style="color:blue">moberhofer@tacomacc.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Questions about our Bachelor of Applied Science degrees? Go to
<a href="http://www.tacomacc.edu/bas"><span style="color:blue">www.tacomacc.edu/BAS</span></a> or email
<a href="mailto:bachelordegrees@tacomacc.edu"><span style="color:blue">bachelordegrees@tacomacc.edu</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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