In Memoriam

Jeremy Kushner

Dr. Jeremy Kushner, 35, Assistant Professor of Music at Missouri Southern, died Oct. 8, 2005 after suffering a heart attack. A memorial service in Joplin is being planned.

Dr. Kushner held degrees in percussion performance from the University of South Florida and Stephen F. Austin State University, and a D.M.A. from Arizona State University, where he served as a teaching assistant in the percussion department. At Missouri Southern, Dr. Kushner taught applied percussion and percussion techniques, directed the MSSU drumline and supervised the basketball pep band. Prior to coming to Missouri Southern, Dr. Kushner served in similar capacities at the University of Florida and Laredo Community College. He was also on the percussion faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Summer Camp in Twin Lake, Mich. Dr. Kushner came to Missouri Southern in 2002.

Individuals are encouraged to contribute to a college fund being established for Jeremy's one-year-old daughter, Sarah. Send contributions to the attention of Jim Fleischaker, payable to United Hebrew Congregation, 702 S. Sergeant Ave., Joplin, MO 64801 with a note directing the funds to Sarah Rose Kushner.