It is with great sadness that I announce the College of Fine Arts has lost one of its special colleagues, Cletus Anderson.
Cletus, professor emeritus in the School of Drama, died peacefully in his home on Friday, March 16.
Cletus served on the School of Drama design faculty for 35 years. In 1978 he was appointed to head the design and production option; a role he held until 1995. He retired from teaching in 2003.
Cletus was adored and respected by colleagues and students. For his mentorship of students he received the Henry Hornbostel Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. His enthusiasm for his art and his graciousness and passion will be truly missed.
Cletus is survived by his wife Barbara, and their two children, Catherine Anderson O'Connell and Christopher Anderson, and son-in-law Matthew O'Connell; and grandchildren Madeline Rose Anderson O'Connell and Taylor Quinlan Anderson O'Connell.
A memorial service is being planned for April at Carnegie Mellon. For the date and time please call the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama Box Office at 412-268-2407. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Carnegie Mellon University - Anderson Production Fund, School of Drama, Purnell Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Friends are invited to stop by the Anderson house, 2030 Beechwood Blvd, on Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m..
Our heartfelt condolences are with the Anderson family.
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