2. John T Bernhardt June 24, 1920 - January 12, 2004 By Michelle Yarworth The Kalamazoo Gazette Tuesday, January 13, 2003

3. Life History Earned a Bachelors in forestry at Utah State United States Coast Guard Veteran Earned a Masters Degree in Political Science from the University of California and taught their State Senator for six years in Utah

4. Job History Teaching at various colleges in Utah, California and in Michigan President of different Universities Chairman of the Board for Borgess Health Alliance Forester (enjoyed backpacking)

5. Achievements at WMU President from 1974- 1985 Taught for 5 years after retiring at WMU Worked with the Kalamazoo Symphony and the Civic Encouraged financial integrity Instrumental in raising funds for the John E. Fetzer Center http://www.pp.wmich.edu/buildings/0 84.html

6. Achievements at WMU Instrumental in raising funds for the Construction of the Dorothy U. Dalton Center (1982) and the John E. Fetzer Center (1983) (seen on previous slide) Dorothy U. Dalton Center http://www.pp.wmich.edu/buildings/08 2.html

7. Family Life Converted to Mormonism Married for 62 years Married the women of his dreams Worked with his wife in the community Work and family were evenly balanced

8. John T Bernhard Died Monday January 12, 2004 Cause of death was of a long battle with an illness He died peacefully at him home His memory will live on

9. Memories Guided WMU during difficult times A great people person A loving father Volunteer Entrepreneur Hard worker The Bernhard Center http://www.pp.wmich.edu/buildings/0 59.html

10. Question What buildings were Mr. Bernhard instrumental in raising funds for? Sangren and Dorothy U. Dalton Center Brown and the John E. Fetzer Center Dorothy U. Dalton Center and the John E. Fetzer CenterDorothy U. Dalton Center and the John E. Fetzer Center The Bernhard Center and Friedman

11. Correct Answer Yes, you are correct the answer is the Dorothy U. Dalton Center and the John E. Fetzer Center www.byu.edu/about/foundation/ Images/applause.gif

12. Wrong Answer Sorry, Sangren and the Dorothy U. Dalton Center is not Correct Click here to Return to Question Click here to Review the information www.oneworld.org/media/gallery/ landmines/explosion.jpg

13. Bio Page Created by Michelle Yarworth Currently a Student in the College of Education Special thanks to WMU’s website and the Kalamazoo Gazette for the information