Students and faculty reflect on memories with Professor

continued from pg. 1 work in his vineyard into his math classes. For example, he used the linear relationship between water pressure and water height to find the leak in an irrigation line. He measured the pressure at the bottom of the line, computed the elevation of the likely leak, and started digging. He was so thrilled when he found the leak exactly where he expected it based on his calculations.”

SSU biology major, Evan Spaulding, took Math 161 with André in the fall of 2020. Evan said, “I never met him in person but I met with him on zoom many times and he helped me pass the final math class I needed for my major. He was super friendly and is down to earth and always happy to help.” https://gofund.me/cf62d3e6

A memorial has been set up in Darwin 108 for students to visit if they wish to pay their respects, with a notebook for people to write their memories and a box for written cards to André’s family. In addition, a gofundme has been created in his memory and any donations will go directly to André’s wife, Tina.

Seth Nuzum, a computer science major at SSU also recounted his time taking calculus with André in 2020. “Professor Minor was always eager to help his students truly internalize and learn complex concepts along with showing us the power that these mathematical sequences have in the world around us. He was a great man and an inspiration to so many students. A true leader at Sonoma State.”

Students needing assistance in processing this loss can visit CAPS during office hours or call 707-664-2153 at any time. Counseling services for faculty are through Empathia, that can be reached at 1-800-367-7474.