Peter F. Toscano, Jr., Ph.D., retired associate professor of psychology who taught at the institution for 40 years, passed away on January 21. Dr. Toscano began teaching at Assumption in 1975 as an adjunct professor in the graduate psychology program and was appointed as a full-time faculty member.
Brother Armand Lemaire, 93, passed away peacefully on February 28. He professed his first religious vows in 1944 and, for nearly 70 years, he served the Assumption community in a number of critical roles where he inspired and impacted countless students’ lives. These include service as assistant treasurer, alumni ambassador, and, most recently, special assistant to the director of alumni relations.
When Alaska native Ben Barton ’20 chose Assumption to continue his education and hockey career, his parents were very supportive – in fact, they’ve made the trek across four time zones and nearly 4,700 miles from Kenai to Worcester several times this year to watch him play.
In only a few months, the Tsotsis Family Academic Center has already transformed teaching and learning at Assumption. Our vision of the building has been realized, one that encourages creative thinking, the sharing of ideas, and collaboration across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, reflecting Assumption’s deep devotion to the liberal arts, its integration with professional programs, and the Catholic intellectual tradition.
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