A CALDWELL LEGEND AND SUPER FAN: REMEMBERING SISTER MICHEL
The passing of Sister Michel Rodgers, O.P. ’62 on Oct. 11 was felt by the entire campus community but perhaps most by the Athletics Department because she was an amazing champion for the staff and student-athletes.
Sister served Caldwell as vice president for student life, tutor in the Academic Support Center, sociology professor, director of residence life, assistant academic dean and coordinator of academic advancement. She was inducted into the Athletics Department’s “Elite Eight” inaugural Hall of Fame.
Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Mark A. Corino said Sister Michel was the department’s spiritual leader, passionate supporter, number-one fan and, most important, a loving friend. “She touched the lives of hundreds of student-athletes and athletic staff members with her never-ending guidance, support and leadership. She touched my life and the lives of all in athletics in a way that is life- lasting.”
Associate Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach Dean Johnson said Sister Michel was someone “you could always speak to, a person who cared about our student athletes, coaches and staff … I will always remember Sister Michel sitting in a chair in March at the softball games with a blanket on, refusing to leave until the designated hitter had ended, and her sitting in the stands, three rows up, center court, keeping the stats for the women’s and men’s basketball games.”
