Cheers to Vernon Payne
You are invited to join a retirement celebration for Vernon Payne, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, to honor his accomplishments and acknowledge 39 years of service at Western Michigan University. The virtual gathering will be held on Thursday, January 28 starting at 4:30. There will be a short program followed be a virtual toast at 5:15 p.m.
To join the celebration, click on the button below starting at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 28. Please feel free to bring your beverage of choice for the virtual toast at 5:15.
4:30 – INTRODUCTION: Diane Anderson
Chief Vernon Coakley video
Martha Warfield
Bernie White
David Hamilton
Evelyn Winfield-Thomas
Gary Ganakas
Paul Viglianti
Janice Quakenbush
Michael Smith
Gene Simmons
5:15 – TOAST: Gene Simmons
Vernon Payne remarks
You are encouraged to share your thoughts and memories with Vernon by leaving a message, photo or video on the Kudoboard below. The message board will be available for your comments through February 15.
If you would prefer to share your comments with Vernon privately, please send an email with any attachments to Executive Assistant, Michael Smith at michael.1.smith@wmich.edu
We look forward to having you join us to honor Vernon!