BRUNSWICK

During Midcoast Senior College’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon last month, Jack Thompson was lauded by Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and other community members for his commitment to lifelong learning in Maine upon his retirement from 67 years of teaching.

Before more than 220 members, sponsors and invited guests, King’s State Director, Edie Smith read the Senator’s letter in which he congratulated Jack Thompson for his years of service to Midcoast Senior College and his integral role as co-founder of the college in 2000.

Maine Senior College Network Program also bestowed a special recognition plaque to Thompson, as did the college. MSC President Anthony Belmont thanked Thompson for his dedication and his roles as teacher, board member and long-time volunteer.

“With more than 500 enrollees to two dozen courses each semester, the college has grown under the guidance of Mr. Thompson,” said Belmont.

Co-founder Nancy Wheeler sent a personal letter of appreciation, which was read during the ceremony, expressing her gratitude and enjoyment of years working alongside Thompson.

Thompson has a long history teaching adult learners reaching back to his years as a doctoral student at Columbia. Following that he worked for the Ford Foundation, served in the American Embassy in Indonesia, and taught modern Russian history for many years at Indiana University.

He has spent time in Russia as a researcher and traveled the world extensively while teaching history to American undergraduates in overseas programs. With expertise in military history, Jack also taught at the Air Force Academy and the Air War College

“It is obvious that as we lurch into the 21st century, Senior College helps provide perspective and accumulated knowledge on such issues as the environment, the economy, and human rights,” said Thompson.

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