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Madog Center for Welsh Studies
Director of the Madog Center Jeanne Jones Jindra
Jeanne was named as Assistant Director of the Madog Center in December, 2006 and Director in April 2007. She grew up in nearby Jackson has been immersed in appreciation for her Welsh heritage from an early age. She has been involved in activities of the Madog Center and local Welsh Club for many years. Jeanne has been employed by the University of Rio Grande in other positions since 1999. She earned her BS in Ed. at Ohio University in 1973 and taught school in Jackson City Schools as well as in Columbus Public Schools for over 20 years. She received her MEd. from the University of Rio Grande in 2003. She is responsible for the daily operation of the Center, the Student Exchange Program, and assisting with outreach with local area schools and organizations. She will work to promote the mission and activities of the Madog Center. Family history and genealogical research are areas of interest to her. She and her husband Louis, reside in southern Gallia County. You can contact Jeanne at jjindra@rio.edu.
Agnes Hapka Secretary Agnes came to work for the Madog Center as a part-time secretary in February 2008. She is involved in assisting with daily operations, running the office and managing the creative tasks needed for promotional purposes. Agnes is also a real estate agent in Gallia county and has taught art classes at The French Art Colony. Past employment has included working as a reporter and news clerk at the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. She lives in Gallipolis with her three daughters. You can contact Agnes at ahapka@rio.edu Work Study Students
Seth Riley Seth is in charge of running errands, helping with research, organizing files, and completing various tasks at the Madog Center. He is from Wellston, Ohio and is attending the University of Rio Grande where he is majoring in Respiratory Therapy. Other than studying, he enjoys reading and playing guitar. Contact Seth at s563508@rio.edu Sarah Triplett Transcriber Sarah has been assisting with the Oral History Project as a Transcriber since January 2008. She is helping carry a project started by previous director, Kara Lewis, to another level by putting the oral words to paper. A website will be developed after Sarah is finished transcribing all of the oral histories. Sarah will graduate in the spring of 2008 with an AA in Fine Arts degree.
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Madog Center for Welsh Studies Phone number: (740) 245-7186 |
