I and many others owe so much to the work of Lee Barrow. Below is a simple idea that reaches a broad audience=== There is a 'Diversity' table at the Doctor's Are In Session for the 2009 AEJMC convention. Beside the moment of silence at the beginning of this session, it will be facile to include materials of many kinds that have information about Lee and dedicated to Lee, in memory of Lee. For example, as we get closer to the convention, I would like to solicit materials that MAC members can drop off with me once they get to the convention. These can be clearly labelled as efforts in MEMORY OF DR. LEE BARROW. I'm thinking that we can make a teaching opportunity for those colleagues who were not fully aware of the impact on JMC education and research. Diana--Chair, Elected Standing Committee on Teaching Dr. Diana I. Rios Associate Professor Communication Sciences and Institute for PRLS Dept. Communication Sciences, U-1085 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-3187 [log in to unmask] ***Officer of AEJMC and ICA***UConn Senate -----Original Message----- From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC on behalf of WHITMORE, EVONNE Sent: Tue 1/27/2009 4:14 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Posting Tributes to Lee Barrow Dear MAC Members, I am in support of whatever MAC members decide to do. As a group, we need to think BIG. Lee was too important for us to think in terms of $50 increments whether in support of the scholarship or flowers to the family. As I said, Dr. Barrow was too important to us but also to AEJMC in terms of his overall contributions. To that end, as a member of the AEJMC board, I have written to Jennifer McGill asking that HQ post a tribute to Lee on the web site. I have requested that this come before the board as a virtual vote, if it is necessary. The PR specialist for AEJMC, Mich Sineath, is also launching a series of initiatives to generate dialogue on relevant topics to JMC. He is calling them, hot topics. There is also a general discussion board for user generated commentary or dialogue. While we are making a decision about how we will honor Lee from a financial standpoint, there is also a visible way that we can let the larger AEJMC community realize Lee's importance. We can all post tributes to Lee on the AEJMC web site. George (Daniels), we could start with the excellent tribute you posted to your own personal blog. I'm writing mine now and hope others will join me. I am also encouraging MAC members to write to AEJMC Headquarters at: [log in to unmask], urging the organization to take a public position on the life and death of Dr. Lee Barrow. Those of us who sat through the endless strategic planning session meetings may recall that there was a demand for the organization to be more pro-active in calling attention to important events relating to JMC. This is an opportunity for AEJMC and MAC to practice what we preach. In the spirit of Lee Barrow and Barack O'Bama, let's not only make financial contributions, but let's get busy. Best, Von Evonne H. Whitmore, Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar 2008-2009 Associate Professor School of Journalism & Mass Communication Kent State University Kent, OH 4422-0001 "You may have lost a diamond while you were too busy collecting stones." ________________________________________ From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of E. K. Daufin [[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 7:11 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: MAC members--Please register your vote to this motion YES. Know Justice, Know Peace, Rev. Dr. E-K. Daufin, Professor of Communication ASU FSA Co-VP for Faculty, AEJMC MAC Officer Alabama State University, 915 S. Jackson St. Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 PH:334-229-6885 Thanks in advance for your research & creative activity referrals: http://home.earthlink.net/~ekdaufin With all my heart I want work that I love; for abundant pay; in a beautiful, functional, comfortable environment; with/for kind, competent, happy, supportive people who love, enjoy and appreciate me and I they. Ashe. Confidentiality Notice: Unless otherwise noted, this e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bradley Gorham Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:08 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: MAC members--Please register your vote to this motion I agree that a significant - at least $500 - donation to the scholarship that carries his name is appropriate. I, too, was at the State of the Division panel at AEJMC and was inspired by Dr. Barrow's account of his efforts for AEJMC and MAC. I hope that AEJMC will at least match whatever our division gives, since his efforts ultimately worked for the betterment of all. He also made it clear that mass communication education at the doctoral level still needs to be opened up to a wider audience. -Brad Bradley W. Gorham, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Communications S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Syracuse University 215 University Place Syracuse, NY 13244 315-443-1950 315-443-3946 FAX On Jan 26, 2009, at 3:51 PM, Camilla Gant wrote: I'm thinking the $500 to $1000 range. Camilla At 03:11 PM 1/26/2009 -0500, Stringer, Sharon wrote: Please define "more significant donation" so the members can consider. Sharon B. Stringer, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Communication Lock Haven University 603 Robinson Bldg. Lock Haven, PA 17745 570-484-2092 570-484-2436 (fax) <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> ________________________________ From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Camilla Gant Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 2:36 PM To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: MAC members--Please register your vote to this motion Dr. Lee mentioned during MAC's state of the division panel last summer that he would like for us to reclaim a leadership role in the scholarship selection process and funding. It was a humbling experience to hear MAC's history first-hand, as well as his aspirations for the division. I would like to see MAC make a more significant contribution to the scholarship fund, and to secure a matching contribution from AEJMC given his legacy and pivotal leadership for both. Consider this virtual discussion following the motion before it is put to a vote. Camilla At 01:49 PM 1/26/2009 -0500, Stringer, Sharon wrote: I've gotten some immediate response to my earlier question, so I offer this motion. Please vote even if responded to my previous email. (I'll need it for the records.) I move that we use MAC funds to send flowers or a donation of up to $100 to a charity of the Barrow's family choosing in honor of Dr. Lionel Barrow, Jr. Note: The 9/30/2008 balance in the MAC treasury was $5387.22 Sharon B. Stringer, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof. Communication Lock Haven University 603 Robinson Bldg. Lock Haven, PA 17745 570-484-2092 570-484-2436 (fax) -----Original Message----- From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of George Daniels Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:57 AM To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Passing of a Journalism Trailblazer MAC members, It is with great sorrow that I share the news of the passing of one of the giants in journalism education, Dr. Lionel Barrow, Jr. Many of you may already know of this sad news. I just posted a tribute with some of my personal thoughts on my blog this morning. http://bamaproducer.blogspot.com/2009/01/time-to-celebrate-life-work-of- lionel-c.html Also, attached is a statement forwarded from Dean Jannette Dates at Howard University. George Daniels -- BEGIN-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS ------------------------------------------------------ Teach CanIt if this mail (ID 200983281) is spam: Spam: http://canit.westga.edu/b.php?i=200983281&m=7f4aa1533bdb&c=s Not spam: http://canit.westga.edu/b.php?i=200983281&m=7f4aa1533bdb&c=n Forget vote: http://canit.westga.edu/b.php?i=200983281&m=7f4aa1533bdb&c=f ------------------------------------------------------ END-ANTISPAM-VOTING-LINKS Camilla Gant, Ph.D. Director/Associate Professor Mass Communications University of West Georgia 678.839.4933 Office 678.839.4926 Fax ________________________________ Spam<http://canit.westga.edu/b.php?i=201022293&m=80fc7b9057c9&c=s> Not spam<http://canit.westga.edu/b.php?i=201022293&m=80fc7b9057c9&c=n> Forget previous vote<http://canit.westga.edu/b.php?i=201022293&m=80fc7b9057c9&c=f> Camilla Gant, Ph.D. Director/Associate Professor Mass Communications University of West Georgia 678.839.4933 Office 678.839.4926 Fax