In Memoriam: Glen L. Sedivy, 1957-2017 len Louis Sedivy, who served Portland State for 17 years as a director and an assistant dean in the School of Extended Studies, died July 18 at the age of 60. Born Jan. 2, 1957, Mr. Sedivy was the youngest child of the late Edwin and Winona Sedivy of Monmouth, Oregon. He grew up in the family home in Monmouth and attended the University of Oregon, where he met his wife, Rose, and received a bachelor’s degree in 1979 and a Master of Business Administration in 1981. He began his career as an analyst for Dole Food Company, Inc., in California and Hawaii. He returned to the Pacific Northwest to work for Pacific Telecom in Vancouver, Washington, before joining Portland State in 1994. Mr. Sedivy worked under three deans—Sherwin Davidson, Cheryl Livneh, and Mike Burton—in the School of Extended Studies. He was originally hired as director of registration and budget; in 1996 he was promoted to assistant dean of administration and Summer Session. In 2006 he received another promotion, to assistant vice provost for the School of Extended Studies and director of Summer Session. Professors Davidson and Livneh recalled Mr. Sedivy as the architect of effective systems that better served both students and the University, exemplified by his establishment of an automated registration system for Extended Studies’ unique non-credit offerings. He served on many University committees, represented Extended Studies to other campus leaders, and advocated for adults seeking to improve their work in education, business, and nonprofits. Most importantly, Professors Davidson and Livneh said, Mr. Sedivy “brought exceptional loyalty and an irrepressible energy and enthusiasm to those with whom he worked.” Mr. Sedivy's interests were diverse, ranging from golf, beekeeping, and gourmet food to gardening, classic cars, and British naval history. He played the piano, French horn, and mellophone in high school, college, and in community orchestras, including the Honolulu Community Orchestra and the One More Time Around Again Marching Band. He is survived by his wife, Rose, and children, James and Kysa, as well as his brother, Dean Sedivy (Connie), of Monmouth; sister, Nancy Boerem (Steve), of Florida; and grandchild, Freya Marie Sedivy. --Doug Swanson RAPS Scholarship Contributions cholarship contributions were received by the PSU Foundation from the following donors between May 20 and August 20, 2017 include: Priscilla Blumel in memory of Armyn Brooks G S
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