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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 Campus Community Members,</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Bob Richter, lead media services technician in classroom and customer support, who died way too soon at age 61 Monday, June 16, 2025.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Bob retired four weeks ago, on May 15, after more than 38 years of service.</p><p class="MsoNormal">He joined the staff in September 1986 as an electronic equipment mechanic. Promoted to information technology specialist in computer and media services in September 2004, he stayed in that position until his promotion to assistant director of media services in classroom and customer support in June 2008. He was named lead media services technician in January 2022.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Bob earned his associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology from SUNY Broome Community College in 1983 and his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Binghamton in electrical and computer engineering in 1986. </p><p class="MsoNormal">In his role at SUNY Plattsburgh, Bob was usually behind the scenes but known to many for his work. He was responsible for the design and implementation of campus-wide multimedia classrooms, lecture halls and conference rooms. He supervised and trained student workers for technical support, and provided set up and support for live events, including scores of commencement ceremonies.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Services are incomplete at this time but details will be shared as soon as they become known. Bob was well-known, well-liked and well-loved by many. Our condolences to all of those who did. He will be missed.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Be well and 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>