Monday, June 7, 2010

Scholarships established in Paul Wagner's name

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     The district (SOCCCD) has sent an email message to the district community regarding the untimely death of trustee Don Wagner’s son Paul.
     The message is from the Deputy Chancellor Gary Poertner.
     In his message, Poertner notes that “This is a particularly difficult time for Don, his wife Megan, and daughters Stephanie and Kate. Although Don has been receiving support from family and friends, the thoughts and prayers of all of us in the district community would be appreciated.”
     (Is this suggesting that we should leave the family in peace for now? Thoughts and prayers are good. Feel free to express appropriate sentiments here at DtB.)
     Evidently, Irvine Valley College “has established a scholarship in Paul's name. Donations have already started to come in and are appreciated.”
     VC Poertner later wrote that “Saddleback College had also decided to establish a scholarship in Paul’s name.”
     It seems to me that making a donation to one of these scholarships would be a great way to honor Paul's memory and support the Wagner family. I think I'll do that.

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     Unrelated: Also this morning, denizens of Irvine Valley College received this curious email message:

Dear Colleagues,

     On Friday a letter was sent to a number of IVC students regarding possible improper use of a limited number of student credit cards and personal information. We have taken this step to notify students so they can remain watchful and report any suspicious activity or suspected identify theft to the proper law enforcement authorities.
     The Irvine Valley College Police Department in conjunction with the Irvine Police Department are currently conducting an investigation....
Sheesh. What's this about?

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BTW: last Friday's big "Broadway" shindig at IVC came off well and was a success. So I've been assured by three people who attended. It is not known yet how much the Foundation netted.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

The Scholarship idea is a good one. By all accounts, he was a great kid.

Anonymous said...

Yes, a good idea.

(By the way, nice artwork on the header Roy - whose is it? Yours? - just a joke! I DO like it.)

Roy Bauer said...

It is but one example of the innovative work of the up-and-coming young artist, Limber Lou.

Anonymous said...

A scholarship is a great idea. I'll donate!

Anonymous said...

Sorry to sound inappropriate, but is there any idea as to what happened with Don's son?

Anonymous said...

He suffered from bipolar depression. It is possible that his death resulted from his medication. Obviously, the family would rather not have people speculate. --BvT

Anonymous said...

Agreed!

Anonymous said...

What's up with the credit card mystery? Is it related to those people who set up their tables and recruit the kids?

AOR said...

I'm so sorry for Don and his family. What a horrible loss. Bipolar is a monster that stresses both the mind and the body. However Paul died, he and his family have for a long time suffered sorrows very few can understand. I pray his family can find healing soon, and comfort in each other and their faith.

Rebel Girl said...

Well said, Alannah.

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