Ingrid Nystrom

Ingrid joined the department in 1974 as its front office secretary, with elevation to Department Administrator a few years after. Ingrid was far more than an effective manager. At times she was the wizard who could fix almost anything, and a friend to all who crossed her path. She was the caretaker of us all in virtually every respect. Archaeology was a young and energetic department in 1974; Ingrid Nystrom became the glue that held it together.

It is hard to describe appropriately the impact that Ingrid had on the department and the many people whose lives she went on to influence. For those of us who knew Ingrid, she was a beacon of light on top of the mountain, a person who made everyone’s day a little bit brighter. Her office door was always open; her visitor’s chair continually full. Ingrid Nystrom made a difference.

The Ingrid Nystrom Archaeology Scholarship Endowment Fund accepts donations. Click here, and search for Ingrid under the preferred funds.