COMMUNICATION TALK
Communication Department | December 9, 2013 | Appalachian State University
Editorial Statement
The Communication Department of Appalachian State University runs this newsletter in order to inform alumni of major events happening within the college of Fine and Applied Arts. Our goal is to create a simple, effective tool for anyone looking to keep updated on the happenings within the department.
Cameron Kallianos
Saying Farewell
Watauga Democrat Dr. Jacob Matovu, 69, of Banner Elk, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at Watauga Medical Center. Born Jan. 22, 1944, in Uganda, he was a son of Salongo Bukenya and Nalongo Egulasi Namuyimbwa. Dr. Matovu was Professor of Communication and Academic Advisor for 24 years at Appalachian State University in Boone, retiring in 2010. He was a member of St. Lukes Episcopal Church. Dr. Matovu is survived by his daughters, Barbara Matovu of Brooklyn, N.Y., Ruth Matovu of Winston-Salem; and the mother of his children, Edith Mubanda of Boone; three brothers, and four sisters, all of Uganda; and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and four brothers. Memorial services and internment will be conducted at 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, at St. Lukes Episcopal Church, officiated by the Rev. Cynthia Banks. A reception will follow services at the church. Memorials, in memory of Dr. Matovu, may be made to the St. Lukes Episcopal Church Priests Discretionary Fund, 170 Council Street, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website http://www. austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Matovu family. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Dr.
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Jacob Matovu. Dr. Jacob Matovus contributions to our department and our school will never be forgotten.
Watauga Democrat