Missouri House Resolution: Professor Emeritus Corrigan Recognized For Books Published

Photo: State Rep. Deb Lavender, D-98th District, presented journalist and Professor Emeritus Don Corrigan with a Missouri House Resolution recognizing his recent work as an author of pop culture books, all with an environmental component.

Author Don Corrigan of Environmental Echo was recognized at a Dec. 12 lunch event with a Missouri House Resolution recognizing his recent work as a writer of pop culture books – all with an environmental component.

Corrigan, who is journalism faculty emeritus at Webster University, was joined for the award presentation by School of Communications teaching colleagues: Kit Jenkins, public relations; Barry Hufker, audio studies; Van McElwee, video studies; Art Silverblatt, media literacy studies; Kathy Corley, film studies.

Corrigan received the House Resolution from Missouri Rep. Deb Lavender, who represents the 98th District. The official recognition was signed by House Speaker Dean Plocher of Des Peres, who recorded its adoption on Nov. 8.

Rep. Lavender noted that Corrigan has served more than four full decades as newspaper editor of the Webster-Kirkwood Times; and as a professor of journalism for four decades at Webster University.

“Corrigan appears to have chosen a third career now as a prolific author of books and as a presenter and regular contributor to the national Popular Culture Association,” Lavender said.

“He has published five books in five years, including Amazing Webster Groves, which celebrates the town where he was editor-in-chief of the local newspaper for 40 years” Lavender added.

Photo: Author Don Corrigan was recognized on Dec. 12 at a lunch event with teaching colleagues from Webster University. Pictured: Deb Lavender, state rep.; Corrigan, journalism; Kit Jenkins, public relations; Barry Hufker, audio; Van McElwee, video; Art Silverblatt, media literacy; Kathy Corley, film.