I concur. In addition to a web tribute, perhaps AEJMC and MAC could publish tributes in the convention program. For the MAC tribute, it would be nice to have a two-page format. The tribute and a picture on the front page, and a list of scholarship donors on the back page. Donor recognition may inspire gifts and matching gifts amongst the likes of AEJMC, AEJMC divisions, individuals, as well as JMC programs and organizations. We could even get really creative and list scholarship donors by categories such as dream partners ($0-$99), vision partners ($100-$499), and legacy partners $500 - $1000 or more...perhaps the PR people can be more creative. Moving forward, we could encourage repeat contributions as well as new donors. This initiative would honor the legacy of Dr. Lee and address the decreasing scholarship value pointed up by Federico. What are your thoughts? Camilla At 06:42 AM 1/27/2009 -0500, Dates, Jannette L. wrote: >----- Original Message ----- >From: Dates, Jannette L. >To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Tue Jan 27 06:37:54 2009 >Subject: Dr. Lionel Barrow, Jr. > >Dear Jennifer: >I join our colleagues in AEJMC in urging our Association to take a public >position on the life and death of Dr. Lee Barrow. > >I am away at a site visit so I cannot do as much as I should, but here is >a beginning statement that I would like to see posted in conjunction with >other tributes to Dr. Barrow: > >The faculty, students and staff members in the John H. Johnson School of >Communications share the grief of the family of the former dean of our >school, Dr. Lionel Barrow, on his death. Dean Barrow led the school for 10 >years, bringing stability to the young school, introducing a strong >graduate and research focus and establishing an enduring linkage between >the school and the radio and television stations owned by the University. >In his work in national communication associations, he was a pioneer in >developing initiatives that focused on diversity concerns. We will miss >his candor and courage. > > >-- Camilla Gant, Ph.D. Director/Associate Professor Mass Communications University of West Georgia 678.839.4933 Office 678.839.4926 Fax