Donald Vance, 83, died on April 1, 2007. Don received his degree in journalism from UofA in 1951, then worked for several newspapers. He later earned a masters degree from UCLA and a doctorate in mass communications from Syracuse University. He was a faculty member at Syracuse University, the University of Texas at Austin, Arizona State University and the University of Miami. Don retired from UM in 1991 and returned to Arizona where he became an active AARP volunteer serving as Legislative Consultant in AARP's advocacy efforts. Survived by his wife, Sarah Hudelson, a son and two sisters.