Dooley said when she was growing up she’d visit her grandmother in her farmhouse where DeFauw would always be baking or cooking.“When we made calls to the school about a previous enrollment, they were shocked to hear we were asking about a student from the 50s,” Dooley said.When the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, she was thankful for the computer, Dooley said.She wanted to keep taking classes so she wouldn’t fall out of that routine.”Now, three years later, she’ll put on the cap and gown and receive a Bachelor of General Studies degree from the university this weekend.Her piece of advice to those who may be in a similar situation: “Don’t give up,” she said, “I know it can be difficult, but everything in life has its ups and downs.”“She has a gift of learning and teaching, so to be able to celebrate this with joy is the icing on the cake.” Dooley said."