Dec. 12, 2022, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – After 37 years as a faculty member and associate dean at Indiana University’s School of Informatics and Computing, Sara Anne Hook retired in 2020.
Then it was time to return to the classroom – as a student. She’s pursuing a master’s in fine arts at Butler University in Indianapolis.
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Writing has always been a part of Hook’s career.
“It all started with the English composition course I took at GRCC in the summer of 1975,” she said. “I’ve been an author, book and manuscript reviewer and editor – and now a poet – because of having a strong foundation in the English language.”
Starting at GRCC is a family tradition for Hook: Her mother, brother and nephew are alumni.
“Because I took several required courses at GRCC during summers, I was able to complete my BA in three and a half years, saving time and money, and start my MLS program a semester early. Accounting and economics courses from GRCC were helpful when I started my MBA degree.”
Hook earned her bachelor’s in history and master’s in library science, both from the University of Michigan; and a Master of Business Administration in finance and Juris Doctor, both from Indiana.
“My career evolved with each degree I earned, with support and encouragement from some terrific people – professors, classmates and colleagues,” said Hook, an Emeritus Professor at Indiana. “I was lucky because my employer offered substantial financial assistance with tuition for its full-time employees. This allowed me to continue my education. Along the way, I learned how to learn – and I’m still learning!”
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