San Jose Evergreen Community College District Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services Jorge Escobar has passed away, announced by the district on April 18. <\/p>\n
In an email to the district, a statement was released that Escobar passed away in a tragic accident while on vacation in Mexico. <\/p>\n
\u201cThose who worked closely with Jorge or had experience with him know that he was an extremely talented administrator who embodied a rare combination of professional and interpersonal skills,\u201d the email read. \u201cJorge was known for his kindness, generosity and sense of humor.\u201d<\/p>\n
Escobar leaves behind his wife, Veronica, and their children, Andrea and Diego. The family asks for privacy at this time. <\/p>\n
SJCC President Rowena Tomaneng had no comment but told The Times she will make a statement in the near future. <\/p>\n
Escobar was Acting President of San Jose City College from June 2018 – Feb. 2019 when he was promoted to Vice Chancellor. He was in charge of District Police, Fiscal Services, and Maintenance within the district. <\/p>\n
\u201cVice Chancellor Escobar will be missed but his impact on SJCC will live on,\u201d Associated Student Government Chief Justice Vitumbiko Kambilonje said. \u201cMay he rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
Details on a memorial service are still to come. <\/p>\n
The City College Times offers their condolences to the community as everyone feels the loss of a friend and colleague.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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