By Mia Gage
Applying what is learned in the classroom to real life situations is important to many students. Larry Larmer, senior adjunct lecturer in the Communication Studies Department at Edgewood College, is retiring after 18 years of bringing his life experience to the classroom and connecting his lessons to real life scenarios.
Larmer retired from UW-Extension in 2001 and was hired as a communications lecturer at Edgewood College the same year.
His work focused on professional development and constructing instructional programs.
Larmer also used his knowledge in communications with local government. In 1998, Larmer wrote “A Guide to Parliamentary Procedure.”
Sophie Chadli, a senior communications major at Edgewood College, said people rely on communication to improve their lives, society, and the world. “Our reality and everything that surrounds us exists solely due to communication,” she said. “Without communication, we would not have a government, society, or be nearly as advanced as we are today.”
Chadli said the atmosphere in Larmer’s class was both comfortable and challenging. “He makes students comfortable in asking questions and further exploring what interests them,” Chadli said. “He challenges students to continue improving themselves and being the best student and individual Larry knows we can be.”
After retirement, Larmer plans to take it easy and spend time gardening on his farm. His spouse, a psychology professor at Edgewood College, is also retiring this year.
Larmer said he believes in students and challenges them to reach their full potential.
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