Marie Macy (1933 – 2020) Director of the CSU Preschool (now the Early Childhood Center), Faculty, Human Development and Family Studies, 1955 - 1973

Marie Macy received her bachelor’s degree in child development from the School of Home Economics at Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College in 1955. During her 18 years as director of the preschool, known today as the Early Childhood Center, Macy was a teacher and mentor to hundreds of children and students, making many lifelong friendships.

In Memory: Marie Macy passed away on Jan. 10, 2020, after battling cancer. Macy was a great friend of the College whose passion for early childhood education led her to support the most pressing needs at CSU’s Early Childhood Center through her establishment of the Mary Macy Director’s Legacy Endowment.

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In Memory: Marie Macy 2015 Legacies Honorees Compilation Video

Marie Macy was part of a compilation video featuring her story, along with Legacies Honorees Linda Carlson, Grant Sherwood, and Janell Prussman.

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Watch Marie Macy’s personal video and hear her stories and memories.

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Marie's Biography

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The Marie Macy Director’s Legacy Endowment provides financial support for the needs of the Early Childhood Center. Make a gift in Marie’s memory.

Contact Marie's Family

To send a message to Marie’s family, contact Kelsey Burket at kelsey.burket@colostate.edu.

Message for Marie Macy

“My congratulations to Mary Macy’s Legacy fund. Mert has been a mentor to many, many CSU students over the years and especially for her friend’s children. They all knew that Mert was a secure and helpful adult who would be a friend and mentor. For me, knowing Mert has been a very special treasure. I’m so glad that she is being honored.”

Bea Shenkenberg (’57 Foods and Nutrition)

Marie Macy Photo Album

Marie Macy in a row of event attendees — The Early Childhood Center Dedication at 223 S. Shields in Fort Collins. The Early Childhood Center is the lab school for Colorado State University's Human Development and Family Studies Program. Saturday, March 9, 2013

Marie in a group of people at her gift signing ceremony

Marie with Karrie Butler at Jeff McCubbin's retirement ceremony

Marie with fellow retirees at a Legacies event

Marie with fellow retirees at a Legacies gathering

Marie speaking at the Alumni Association Awards event — Colorado State University recognizes Marie Macy, B.S., child development, ‘55, as the College of Health and Human Sciences Honor Alumna at the Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner, Oct. 12, 2017.

Marie with Lise Youngblade at the ECC Gala — The CSU Early Childhood Center celebrates it's 90th Anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of the Washington School. Sept. 14, 2019

Marie at the ECC Gala — The CSU Early Childhood Center celebrates it's 90th Anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of the Washington School.

Marie at the ECC event — The CSU Early Childhood Center celebrates it's 90th Anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of the Washington School. Sept. 14, 2019

Marie with family members at the Alumni Association Awards — Colorado State University recognizes Marie Macy, B.S., child development, ‘55, as the College of Health and Human Sciences Honor Alumna at the Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner, Oct. 12, 2017.

Marie with Lise Youngblade — The Colorado State Univeristy College of Health and Human Sciences hosts a Homecoming Open House at the Nancy Richardson Design Center, Oct. 4, 2019.

Marie with Doreen Beard at Jeff McCubbin's retirement event — The College of Health and Human Sciences celebrates Jeff McCubbin's tenure as Dean at his retirement. Aug. 23, 2019

Marie with Dean McCubbin and Kim Winger — Colorado State University Health and Human Sciences emeritus faculty and retired staff are recognize with a Legacy and Leaders reception, May 8, 2018 at the Avenir Museum.