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Photo courtesy Kent Kaiser. Reprinted with permission.
Doug Trouten
By Kent Kaiser
Dr. Douglas J. Trouten, aged 58 years, passed away in the early hours of July 30, 2018, 6 months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
He was born the day after Christmas, 1959, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Just 6 months later, his family moved to the Twin Cities area where he spent the rest of his life. He attended St. Paul Bible College (now Crown College) where he met his wife, Elisabeth. Later, he received his master’s and doctorate in mass communication from the University of Minnesota.
Doug was an award-winning journalist and photographer with a career spanning four decades. He served as the editor of the Twin Cities Christian/Minnesota Christian Chronicle for 20 years before becoming professor of journalism in the Department of Communication at the University of Northwestern—St. Paul, where he had taught for the past 19 years. He served as advisor to the school’s student newspaper, The Column/The Examiner. He also served as chair of his department for 6 years.
Dr. Trouten also served as executive director of the Evangelical Press Association for 11 years.
Over the years, Dr. Trouten published thousands of articles in dozens of periodicals. His work appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Minneapolis Star Tribune newspapers and in various magazines, including Christianity Today, Decision, Plain Truth, and World.
He loved reading as much as he did writing and was always in the middle of a book (or two, or three). He also enjoyed the art of illusion, especially close-up magic and card tricks, and was active with International Brotherhood of Magicians, Ring 19.
Those who knew him often spoke of his wit (and sarcasm) and intelligence coupled with his kindness and generosity. Even when he received his critical diagnosis, his faith remained steadfast.
The Evangelical Press Association has established a scholarship fund in Dr. Trouten’s memory: evangelicalpress.com/djt-scholarship/
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John Pauly
By Kevin Pauly
Dr. John Pauly, former professor, dean, and provost at Marquette University, died August 11, 2018, at the age of 69 years. John grew up in Chicago, IL, and attended University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. There, he earned a BS in communications (1972), an MS in journalism (1974), and a PhD in communications (1979). John was a well-respected professor in communications at several institutions, eventually becoming the chair of the Department of Communications at Saint Louis University from 1993 to 2002. In 2006, John became the dean of the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University before accepting the position of University Provost in 2008. He finally returned to teaching as a professor in journalism and media studies in 2013 and served as the Gretchen and Cyril Colnik Chair in Communication beginning in 2014 before his retirement in Spring 2017.
In his 40-year career in academia, John received numerous accolades for his contributions to both publications and to teaching. In 2003, Saint Louis University established the John J. Pauly Award for Outstanding Student Achievement, which honors a graduating communication major who hopes to put his or her education in the service of democracy. His article “A Beginner’s Guide to Doing Qualitative Research in Mass Communication” was honored in 2012 as one of the top 12 Journalism and Communication Monographs published in the 46-year history of that AEJMC journal. Beyond this, John wrote and contributed to dozens of book chapters, articles, and book reviews over his long career.
John ended his academic tenure at Marquette University. His contributions to both the university and to his colleagues left a strong impression. Colleague Dr. Sarah Feldner, Associate Dean and Director of the University Core of Common Studies, reflects on John’s impact.
John shared so much great advice over the years, but one moment stands out. I was facing a particularly difficult situation, and John told me that I had the rare opportunity to respond with grace. That much-needed message continues to play in my mind, as it was how he lived his life—with consummate grace. I hope that I am able to honor our friendship by remembering his words and responding with grace in the same way that he did throughout his life.
John passed away in his home, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by wife Lindsey Pauly, and children Kevin Pauly and Melanie (Gus) Bishop.