Ronald George Carlson

Jewel, I am so sorry to learn of Ron's passing. I pray that the love and support from family and friends will give you comfort and strength. Eunice Eide

Ron added immense value to Madison College--its employees and students. He was a valued and fun faculty colleague and I had the pleasure of travelling to many spots with Ron. I am grateful to have known him and learned from him. Peace to you all during this sad time. Turina R. Bakken, Provost, Madison College

Ron's work in the Travel program helped lay the foundation for what is now a widely recognized program of international education at MATC. The Sister College partnerships that he helped create in Ireland and Germany are still active and we now have more than 20 study abroad opportunities annually. Thanks to Ron and his family who supported him in being such a pioneer in helping grow these efforts. He was ahead of his time! -- Geoff Bradshaw, Madison College Director of International Education

I have many fond memories of Ron and Jewel - a lovely, special and generous couple. It was always a pleasure to be in their company in Fermanagh and in Madison. Ron and Pete developed the Sister College relationship with Fermanagh College, Northern Ireland and as a result students and staff benefited greatly from the partnership Thank you for this. Ron shared his many passions with everyone he knew, including his love of music, his love of good food (especially desserts), his love of travel and learning new things and what impressed me the most was his enthusiasm for life. He was a great friend to us and I am so blessed to have met Ron . My prayers and thoughts are with Jewel at this sad time. Elizabeth Morrison Northern Ireland

Thoughts and prayers to all of Ron's family. I worked with Ron at MATC and found him to be a very personable and caring man. Since I worked in the PR department and Ron was in the Travel program we had lots of interactions regarding promotions. Peace to all at this sad time. -- Jan Bush