Memories
- A photo of Professor Hoekstra at the Jack Paynter event.
- A tribute to Doug Hoekstra by Ron Dorr [PDF] [Word Document]
- A Hoekstra Memory from the Paynter event [PDF] [JPG]
- A tribute by Randy Niece [PDF]
Hoekstra Endowment
- Make a donation on-line
- Description and purpose of the Hoekstra Endowment
- Hoekstra pledge and gift form
Articles
Lansing State Journal article on Professor Hoekstra
Statenews article on Professor Hoekstra
Professor Hoekstra Obituary (PDF)
Announcement
It is with sadness that I announce that Professor Doug Hoekstra died on Sunday, May 21st, from complications following knee surgery.
Professor Hoekstra was a central figure on the faculty of Madison College for more than three decades, inspiring generations of students with his teaching on American politics, the political system, the founding, and especially the presidency. Indeed, he was the guiding light of the study of American politics and institutions at Madison from his arrival in 1969 to the present.
His courses focused on the important issues of the day and their interaction with our enduring institutions. Professor Hoekstra not only challenged students to think about these issues and institutions seriously, but he also modeled a civilized way of talking about our highly contested differences of opinion and political preferences. He leaves an enduring legacy in his many grateful students, colleagues, and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ellen, his wife, and David and Elisabeth, his children.
Sherman W. Garnett
Dean, James Madison College
Thank you for the many kind words of sympathy sent in response to Dean Garnett's notice about the death of Professor Doug Hoekstra.
The College has received many inquiries about where to send condolences for the Hoekstra family.
Condolences can be sent as follows:
The Hoekstra Family
c/o James Madison College
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48825-1210
In addition, the Hoekstra family asks that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to:
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
1169 Oak Valley Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
The family also requests that people consider filling out organ donation cards.
