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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 SUNY Plattsburgh Community,</p><p class="MsoNormal">I wanted to let you know that a celebration of the life of the late Dr. Tim Palkovic, professor emeritus of theater, who died Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, will be held Friday, Aug. 1 at a 4 p.m. at the boathouse at Valcour Inn and Boathouse, 3714 Route 9, Peru, N.Y. </p><p class="MsoNormal">I am including the original notice sent to community at the time of Dr. Palkovic’s passing for your information.</p><p class="MsoNormal">An invitation has been extended to members of the SUNY Plattsburgh family that all are welcome.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Best,</p><p class="MsoNormal">Gerianne </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Dear Members of our SUNY Plattsburgh Community,</p><p class="MsoNormal">We were very sorry to have heard of the death of Dr. Tim Palkovic, professor emeritus of theater, who died Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at CVPH Medical Center. He was 80 years old.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Palkovic joined the theater faculty as an assistant professor at what was then called the Center for Art, Music and Theater in September 1972. He was promoted to associate professor in September 1984. In 1993, he was named chair of the theater department and served until July 1998. He was promoted to professor in September 2000 and retired in December 2010.</p><p class="MsoNormal">In his nearly 40 years at SUNY Plattsburgh, Dr. Palkovic was involved in dozens of theater productions, his final being “The Laramie Project,” a play by Moises Kaufman and members of The Tectonic Theatre Project, which addresses issues relating to the tragic death of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man whose violent murder in 1998 has since become a symbol for America's struggle against intolerance. The award-winning play documents the impact of this profound event on the tiny, rural town of Laramie, Wyo. In an interview conducted Feb. 13, 2009 prior to opening, Dr. Palkovic had this to say:</p><p class="MsoNormal">"What have we learned, and how do we learn hate?" reflects Dr. Palkovic. "What is provocative about this production is that the message transcends the actual event, exploring themes of prejudice and bigotry, tolerance and truth. Just a few words can plant the seeds of violence."</p><p class="MsoNormal">In retirement, Dr. Palkovic continued working on theater projects, designing for the Depot Theater in Westport, and the Strand Theater in Plattsburgh. He also started painting and drawing and working in puppetry.</p><p class="MsoNormal">There will be no calling hours. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the spring.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Arrangements have been entrusted to R.W. Walker Funeral Home, 69 Court St., Plattsburgh, 518-563-1760.</p><p class="MsoNormal">For a full obituary, visit <a href="https://www.rwwalkerfh.com/obituary/timothy-palkovic">https://www.rwwalkerfh.com/obituary/timothy-palkovic</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Our condolences to those who knew and loved him.</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>