Condolence From: Reception Team Hotel Post
Condolence: Mrs. Renate Simson has been such a lovely guest for so many years. We always enjoyed the interesting discussions that we shared and we will always remember her for the intelligent and passionate woman that she was.
We will all miss her very much and she will always be in our hearts.
Daniela, Jakob, Tanja and Wolf
Saturday February 25, 2017
Condolence From: Ajajielle Brown
Condolence: Dr. Simson was a wonderful instructor, who loved working with and inspiring her students. For over twelve years, I worked with Dr. Simson and it was always a pleasure seeing her face light up when she spoke about either a powerful presentation that a student did in her class or an insightful paper that one of them wrote. She will be missed in the Department of African American Studies.
Rest in peace, Dr. Simson.
~Aja
Wednesday February 22, 2017
Condolence From: herb ruffin
Condolence: I had the honor to work closely with Rennie in AAS as friend and colleague. We especially grew close during the past 8 months in the capacity of chair-interim chair.
As sad as her passing is, I know that her spirit survives in all who knew her.
Rennie,
Rest in Peace.
herb
Tuesday February 21, 2017
Condolence From: Mathias Sajovitz
Condolence: She was an inspiration, a role-model and the grandmother I’ve never had. I will be forever grateful to have met Prof. Nana Simson. She will be sorely missed, but her friendship, her take on life and her good heart will stay.
Bonnie, Tom, Jami & Shani - my thoughts are with you.
Tuesday February 21, 2017
Condolence From: KC Morrison
Condolence: Farewell to my dear friend and colleague--a woman of great generosity and commitment. I shall always remember her gaze and the utter humanity it reflected. Condolences to Bonnie, Tommy and the family.
Tuesday February 21, 2017
Condolence From: J.G. Williams
Condolence: Though I knew Rennie in the SU AAS Dept. for less than 3 years, I was touched by her brilliant wit, her vast institutional memory, and her integrity as a human being. I will miss her mentorship and viewing her busy at work in the last door on the left in Sims Hall. I hope her dedication to generations of students and colleagues will be honored in a grand and noisy way.
Tuesday February 21, 2017
Condolence From: Joan Bryant
Condolence: I will always remember Rennie's devotion to her students, her kindness, dry humor, and commitment to African American Studies at SU. I am grateful to have known her as a colleague.
Tuesday February 21, 2017
Condolence From: Carine Umuhumuza
Condolence: Rest in peace, Dr. Simson. Your love for the written word was such a blessing to me and all the students who stepped foot into your classroom. Thank you for introducing me to Baldwin, Hansberry & so many more!
Monday February 20, 2017
Condolence From: erich grosnick
Condolence: I knew Renate for many years as a kind and generous friend. She enjoyed teaching and was well regarded by her colleagues and students. My deepest condolences to her family for whom she loved very much. I will miss her and always remember her fondly.
Monday February 20, 2017
