Memorial Service for Dr. Margaret Locke
Elmira, NY (08/21/2018) — Professor emerita and benefactor, Dr. Locke dedicated her life to helping others further their education and fulfilling their dreams. In honor of this dedication, a memorial service for Dr. Locke will be held on campus at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Peterson Chapel, Cowles Hall with a reception to follow. Alumni, friends, and the entire campus community are invited to attend.
Dr. Locke began her tenure at Elmira College in 1959 and retired as the Director of Elmira College's Physical Education Department after 30 years and teaching more than fifty courses during her tenure. The campus swimming pool in Emerson Hall was named in her honor, as was the Locke Office in Meier Hall.
Today, Dr. Locke's legacy continues with two awards in her name: the Margaret Locke Community Service Prize and the Margaret Locke Citizenship Award. Barbara Linenthal '75 and other friends established the community service award, an endowed prize, which is presented during the annual Academic Honors and Student Recognition Ceremony. The second award, focused on citizenship, is presented during the annual Athletics awards ceremony.
Those planning to attend the August 23 service and reception are asked to RSVP to Mary Barrett at mbarrett@elmira.edu.
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A memorial service for Dr. Locke will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Peterson Chapel, Cowles Hall with a reception to follow. Alumni, friends, and the entire campus community are invited to attend.