James Michael Dunn

It has been an amazing blessing having Mike in my son's life during his freshman year at THE Ohio State.

James and his dad had spoken so highly of Mike after freshman orientation in the summer of 2009.

I am so glad I had the oppurtunity to meet Mike when I moved James into his dorm last September. I left James in good hands and remember Mike giving me a big hug as I said "take care of my son".

He did, and also has been a major influence to James the past...

Mike Dunn was a man that can never be replaced. He was a leader, a friend, a mentor, and a second father to me. He made my transition and experience at The Ohio State University more than I could have ever imagined in my first year. His legacy will never fade away to those who were blessed enough to have met him. My goal is that all of us can "pay it forward" and be a fraction of the person that he was.

Love,
James Larcus

James Michael Dunn was a brother to me that I never had and a Mentor Emeritus to my son James. Even though James was some 2,000 miles from home I always knew Mike was there for him. Mike was always giving of his time to James and I. I always looked forward to receiving one of his heartfelt and numerous e-mails or dining with him when visiting the campus.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY is what it is today because of great individuals like Mike. It would be impossible for me to write how...

While I did not know Mike for very long, the impact he had on our son and on our family cannot be described in words. We will miss his leadership and his friendship.

My family and I will be forever grateful for Mike's kindness and professionalism during the time when Larkins Hall was torn down a few years ago. I remember contacting him to see if our family could acquire the Larkins Hall sign. He actually ran out into the rubble to secure the sign and then presented it to us. Then he invited us to tour the RPAC. He so eloquently walked our family through the new facility while taking the time to enrich our lives with stories of our grandfather's history at...

Mike you will be missed tremendously. You were always a great friend and colleague...The Ohio State University community has lost someone very special... Rest in peace...

I was shocked to read about Mike's passing in the OSU Today email publication. I am deeply saddened to hear this news. I used to work for Student Affairs and had to work student move in and remember how much I disliked it until I personally met and worked with Mike. Then I wanted to work all day just to see and spend time with him. Mike was a wonderful man and I will miss him greatly.

Mike guided me in the right direction when I had no direction. Mike gave me my first real job in 1980 at SIU_C. He was not only my boss but a friend. MIke is going to be missed, I'm sorry I had lost touch with him. But Mike we will meet again along with Leon.