SSU mourns the loss of Professor André Minor

COOPER PERRY STAFF WRITER

TheSonoma State campus community continues to grieve the tragic death of popular math professor André Minor who was killed Feb.11 while working on his fire-damaged property in St. Helena when an accident involving a tree falling occured around 11 a.m.

On Feb.13 SSU students and faculty were notified of Professor Minor’s passing. André was a beloved family man who recently welcomed his daughter, Maisie, into the world in early December with his wife, Tina. In addition to being a wonderful father and husband, André was adored by his colleagues and students.

André Minor was 38 years old and began teaching at SSU in the fall of 2013. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from UC Berkeley in 2006 and his Ph. D. from UC San Diego in 2011. He taught all levels of calculus as well as a variety of other classes in mathematics and statistics during his time at SSU.

Dr. Sam Brannen, mathematics and statistics department chair, recalled some of his favorite memories with André, “Talking about our favorite video game, “Breath of the Wild,” hearing about everything he was doing at his property in the Mayacamas Mountains; planting grapes, clearing land, rebuilding his home after losing it in the Glass fire, and seeing his big, friendly smile each time he walked into the office.”

Dr. Brigitte Lahme, a professor in the SSU mathematics and statistics department also shared some fond memories. She recounted her first time meeting André, “I met André when he applied to be in the lecturer pool at SSU in the Spring of 2012. I have worked with him since the Fall of 2013 when he started to teach in our department. In fact, I was the department chair when he started teaching for us.”

Dr. Lahme added, “André was the most enthusiastic and kindest person you could ever meet. He shared his love for math and learning with his students, who absolutely loved him and would rave about his teaching. He made math fun and non-threatening. He regularly brought applications inspired by his see STUDENTS AND FACULTY REMINISCE on pg. 4