Flag Lowering for Marilyn Leach
Leach, who worked at UNO for 29 years as the head of the Center for Faculty Excellence, passed away at the age of 85 earlier this month. The UNO flag will be lowered Thursday, Sept. 17, in her memory.
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The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) flag will be lowered on Thursday, Sept. 17, in memory of UNO retiree Marilyn Leach.
Leach passed away on Sept. 2, 2020, and was 85 years old at the time of her passing.
At UNO, Leach developed and led the Center for Faculty Development (now Center for Faculty Excellence). She was also an early advocate and supporter of creating UNO's Service Learning Academy.
Leach retired from UNO in 2004 after 29 years of service and was honored with the designation of Emerita Coordinator of Faculty Development and Service Learning.
Leach is survived by her children, Dana Lynn McNeil, Sean Michel Leach, and Kristen Ann Gallagher; sister, Joyce Rhodes; grandchildren Liam and Erin McNeil, Jonathan and Braden Leach; and sister-in-law Kay Michels.
The thoughts and condolences of the university community are with Marilyn's loved ones during this difficult time.
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