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 The winner of this year's Alumni Award of Excellence

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is Dr. Micheal Morgan, class of 1970. 

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Dr. Morgan is also a golden wolf this year!

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His achievements in his educational career, support to educational community,

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and his dedication to Western Oregon University has made him stand out 

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as the well deserving recipient of this year's award.

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Dr. Morgan has dedicated his life in education, in Oregon. 

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He has been a strong supporter and impeccable example 

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of the quality educators who have graduated 

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from what is now Western Oregon University 

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After earning his B.S. in Mathematics Education

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at Oregon College of Education, 

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and his Ph.D. in Science Education at Oregon State University, 

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he used his skills as a writer to co-author the Community College

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mathematics textbook Core Mathematics for Occupational Students. 

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Five of our Oregon Community colleges used this textbook

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for a number of years as a part of their curriculum. 

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Dr. Morgan was also an exceptional teacher 

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at both McNary High School and Linn Benton Community College. 

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Additionally, he was a well respected internationally 

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for managing the Technical Institute of Naval Studies,

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for The Royal Saudi Navy in Saudi Arabi. 

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Dr.Morgan was the primary contributor for the mathematics curriculum 

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and supervised 80 US trained English 

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and basic naval skills instructors and office staff. 

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Following his stint in Saudi Arabia, 

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he returned to teaching mathematics at Linn Benton Community College.

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Dr.Morgan also transferred to Chemeketa Community College,

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where he directed the Electronics, Life Science, 

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and Physical Science departments as well as the planetarium. 

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Later, he was promoted to the Chemeketa's Dean of Campus Based Instruction. 

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Throughout his career he proved to be a respected leader. 

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Dr. Morgan's commitment and passion for his community

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continued during his retirement, 

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as he served on the Salvation Army's Board of Directors in Salem, Oregon. 

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He has shown his dedication to the university,

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by being an integral part of a group that the organized funding 

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for the new Jack Morton Mermorial Lobby on campus.

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Dr. Morgan continues to serve the University as the Vice Chair of

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Western Oregon University's Development of Trustees Foundation Board. 

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He leads by example. 

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His integrity, stature, leadership, and abilities are impeccable. 

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His accomplishments and career have clearly brought credit to the University 

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and he greatly deserves to be our distinguished recipient 

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of the Alumni Award of Excellence.

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Congratulations Dr. Michael Morgan. 

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Thank you Victoria, 

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and thank you to the Alumni Association for this wonderful award. 

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I know several people who have received this award in the past 

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and I am humbled and honored to be considered in their company.

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When I showed up to WOU then OCE in 1965, 

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I knew I wanted to be a teacher, but I didn't really know what to expect. 

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What I got was a great education from a very caring place. 

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It changed my life, um, and I'm most grateful. 

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So thanks again, to you Victoria. 

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Thanks to the Alumni Broad and thanks to Western Oregon University. 

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