Professor Leo Van Scyoc
(Photo courtesy of Special Collections Department, University of Arkansas Libraries, Pic 2049)
NEWS
Celebrating 50 Years of Service
The latest issue of Arkansas English is, by any standard, unique. Never has our newsletter devoted itself entirely to the accomplishments of a single person; but never has there been a person in our department quite like Leo Van Scyoc. This year marks Leo’s fiftieth in the department as teacher, mentor, advisor, and factotum. As remarkable as it may be, for virtually every person to whom this newsletter is addressed the department is unimaginable without him.
Leo Van Scyoc: A Tribute
At the close of December 1994, Leo Van Scyoc—Mr. English, in the minds of many—completed thirty-seven years of service and began a new career as a retiree. Fortunately for the department, he continues on part-time assignment, characteristically contributing far more than his supposed quarter-time serving as co-Director of Composition and assisting with departmental administration and academic advising.
Reminiscences
Dr. Van Scyoc's colleagues and students, past and present, share their memories.