So sorry, Meta, to hear of the loss of our friend and colleague. May God bless and keep you all. Praying for you and the Gaylord family.

Best,
Hazel

On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 7:46 AM, Carstarphen, Meta G. <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Friends,
With sadness, I write to tell you that one of our brilliant colleagues has died suddenly. Owen Kulemeka was an assistant professor who taught public relations for Gaylord. He died, probably last weekend, and colleagues went to his apartment Tuesday where he was discovered. He was only 38. Owen was so beloved by everyone who knew him. A former student set up a FB page, Remembering Owen Kulemeka, in his honor and for the mutual comfort of family and friends. Please like this page and share as you see fit. Ever meet somebody and say to yourself, this is what the future looks like? That's what I and so many others saw in Owen. This loss is beyond my words for now. Thanks for listening and sharing.

Sincerely,
Meta

Meta G. Carstarphen, Ph.D., APR
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