"History is simply man's desperate effort to give body to his most clairvoyant dreams."
-- Albert Camus, Politics, July-August 1947

Mrs. Lu Houde
Departmental Secretary

I have been with the History/Political Science Department for almost 20 years and I still find the job very interesting as well as challenging.  I love the mix of departmental work, classroom work and also enjoy interacting with the students.  I also enjoy working with so many dedicated faculty members who appreciate the work that I do.  I consider the History and Political Science Department one of the finest departments here at Worcester State College.

I have been married to my husband Fred for close to 37 years.  We are the parents of three adult children.  Timothy, Amy and Charla all of whom have either graduated from or attended Worcester State College.  Timothy graduated with a degree in history, Amy studied Early Childhood Education before marrying an army officer and moving away.  Charla has graduated with a degree in nursing and is working as a Traveling Nurse presently in Florida. 

We have four grandchildren ranging in age from 5 to 15:  Zachary, Brittany, Maxwell and Olivia.  We enjoy family activities as well as cross country skiing, hiking, racquet ball and tennis.  We are also involved in many church activities