We hope you have heard, Chris (Trimingham) Aukstikalnis is retiring effective August 1st, 2025. There will be a celebration for her at the last Banquet on April 28th for which written and photo recollections have been solicited by former Resident Faculty and Co-Principal Jennifer Geddes.

This Go Fund Me, initiated by present and past Principals of Brown (Monroe Hill) College, is to show our gratitude to and recognize Chris for all she’s done for Brown College for over the last 20+ years. Chris has been the ‘go to’ person whose institutional knowledge and consistent presence were among the things that made Brown College a special experience for so many. Our goal is to give her the resources to pursue the artistic and creative passions in the arts that working at Brown College has revealed to her as endeavors she wants to pursue in retirement. Chris has been working beyond retirement age, but now it's time for her to take time for herself, and we'd like to ensure she thrives in that retirement.

The Principals are matching all gifts to honor all that Chris did to make life better for us and so many of you. This is a gesture we are enthusiastic about doing for Chris. We’d like to encourage you to give what you can. A donation of $25, $100 or $1000, whatever it is, your gift will be doubled and be meaningful to Chris!