Jack Paynter Memorial

Jack Paynter was a talented teacher, a gifted leader and generous friend.  He helped to build James Madison College during its formative years as a faculty member from 1969 to 1982.  Professor Paynter died in April 2005 at the age of 66.

Jack’s colleagues and students remember him fondly.  In March of 2006, they gathered at James Madison College to celebrate Jack’s life and his many contributions to their education, their lives and to James Madison College.

In addition, his family, friends, students and colleagues are raising funds to continue Jack’s legacy at James Madison College.  The first goal has been accomplished to name and renovate the Jack Paynter Seminar Room on North Case Hall with the latest high tech classroom and conferencing equipment.  The second goal is to create an endowed lectureship in Jack’s name to bring renowned speakers to the College. Madison has raised two thirds of the $30,000 goal to endow the Paynter Lecture Fund.

Please visit the links below to view pictures, listen to one of Jack’s classes and read about the Paynter Memorial Fund.  Then consider making your most generous gift and pledge to help JMC preserve Jack’s legacy at the College.

Pictures from Jack Paynter Memorial Weekend
Jack Paynter Memorial Fund Purpose
Jack Paynter Endowed Lecture Fund Pledge Form
JM Scene newsletter article
Jack Paynter Audio-teaching a class MP3