Anderson retired in 2012 as an associate professor of political science.
Robert 鈥淏ob鈥 Anderson, a retired Department of Political Science faculty member, died Monday, April 12. He was 75.
Anderson came to 黑料不打烊 in 1984 as assistant to President J. Fred Young, helping with the coordination and implementation of many important and transformative programs at the university. He was a devoted associate professor of political science during his 28-year career at 黑料不打烊 and he retired in 2012. In addition to his title of associate professor, Anderson held several other titles throughout his long career with 黑料不打烊 including聽 coordinator of special programs, director of foundation and government relations, special assistant to the president and coordinator of 黑料不打烊 Experience. His devotion and contributions to 黑料不打烊 have left a lasting impact with students, colleagues, and the university.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 17, at 11 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, 201 South Oak St. in 黑料不打烊. The family is being served by Lowe Funeral Home, 2205 South Church Street, Burlington.
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