What terrible news! She was such a strong woman. Please keep us posted at to memorials or other events to honor her. My condolences to her family. Petra Guerra, PhD > Vice Head Minorities and Communication > AEJMC > Co-Director Mexican American Studies > University of Texas-Pan American > Assistant Professor > Department Of Communication > 1201 W. University Dr. > Edinburg, TX 78539 > 956-665-5330 -----Original Message----- From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Brockington, Wanda G. Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:43 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: AEJMC sad news What a loss for us all. My prayers and love are certainly extended to her family. With deep sadness, Wanda Wanda Goins Brockington, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair Mass Communications/Journalism General Manager, WNSB-FM Norfolk State University 700 Park Ave. Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 823-8330/8331 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: FOR THE MINORITIES AND COMMUNICATION DIV. OF AEJMC [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Linda Callahan Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 11:26 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: FW: AEJMC sad news Dear AEJMC & MAC member: This is to share with you sad news that Jennifer sent out to the AEJMC Board this morning. Von Whitmore was a dedicated worker in AEJMC and a dear friend to many of us. Linda Florence Callahan, Ph.D. CSM Immediate Past Chair Professor Journalism & Mass Communication North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC 27411 (336) 334-7221 x 3003 Subject: AEJMC sad news I am sending this message to both the outgoing and incoming AEJMC Boards. Von Whitmore died this morning from ovarian cancer. I just had a message from one of her colleagues at Kent State. Von had been a member of the AEJMC Board for the past 4 years as vice chair and chair of the Council of Divisions. As I have more information I will send that along. We will also send an email out to the Council of Divisions. Jennifer NOTICE: This e-mail correspondence is subject to Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.