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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Dear Members of the Campus Community,</p><p class="MsoNormal">We were saddened to learn of the death of long-time librarian Joseph Swinyer, who died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at the age of 83.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Mr. Swinyer began his tenure at SUNY Plattsburgh as an assistant librarian in July 1964, a title he maintained until being promoted to senior assistant librarian in September 1978. He was then promoted to associate librarian three years later. Mr. Swinyer retired in June 1995.</p><p class="MsoNormal">A 1962 graduate with a degree in elementary education, Mr. Swinyer taught elementary grades for a while in the former Keese Mills School, Paul Smiths, N.Y. near Saranac Lake, and then in the Peru Central School District. He then began his tenure here. In 1970, Mr. Swinyer earned his master’s in elementary education.</p><p class="MsoNormal">After retirement, Mr. Swinyer worked as a consultant for New York state’s Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services. An animal lover, he also volunteered for the Adirondack Humane Society Thrift Shop.</p><p class="MsoNormal">A full obituary can be found at <a href="https://www.rwwalkerfh.com/obituary/joseph-swinyer">https://www.rwwalkerfh.com/obituary/joseph-swinyer</a>. The R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court St., Plattsburgh, 518-563-1760, is entrusted with arrangements.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Our condolences to all who knew and loved Joe.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Be well, and please stay safe.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Gerianne</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">GERIANNE DOWNS</span></b><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">(She/her/hers)</p><p class="MsoNormal">Associate Director of Communications</p><p class="MsoNormal">Office of the President</p><p class="MsoNormal">151 Hawkins Hall</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">101 Broad Street</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">(o) 518-564-3094</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">(f) 518-564-2094</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Vice President for Professionals</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">United University Professions</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black"><a href="http://plattsburgh.edu/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">plattsburgh.edu</span></a></span></b><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></body></html>