Dr. Theo Ross, a professor of theatre, is among five Northwest faculty members retiring at the conclusion of the academic year. (Northwest Missouri State University photo)

Northwest Missouri State University has announced the retirements of seven faculty members who have dedicated a combined 190 years of service to the University.

Faculty retiring from Northwest this spring are:

• Tom Hardee, senior instructor of English, 21 years of service
• Fred Lamer, assistant professor of mass media, 40 years of service
• Jacquie Lamer, senior instructor of mass media, 21 years of service
• Dr. Theo Ross, professor of theatre, 44 years of service
• Dr. Vicki Seeger, associate professor of professional education, 8 years of service
• Dr. Pamela Shannon, professor of music, 20 years of service
• Dr. Stephen Town, professor of music, 36 years of service

Northwest will honor its retirees during its annual Faculty Retirement Reception on Friday, April 29, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom. Refreshments will be served, beginning at 3 p.m. and a formal presentation begins at 3:30 p.m.