University official Staci Pepitone succumbed to her battle with cancer Thursday morning at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.Pepitone served as assistant to the vice chancellor in Finance and Administrative Services since 2003. She worked with student groups, fundraising and issues with trademark licensing and Internet domain names.She began work at the University in 1998 as assistant director to the Union Program Department.Pepitone was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2007. She was an active member of the American Cancer Society and spoke about her experiences with cancer at ACS events in New York City.”This is a sad day for LSU,” said Executive Assistant to the Chancellor D’Ann Morris. “The University lost a dedicated, valuable employee and a trusted friend.”No one is currently assigned to fill her position, but Morris said she thinks Pepitone’s job will be split among her co-workers.
 
 
 
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