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• Posted Quiz #3 Preparations to Intimate Relations (Fall 2009)
  Here is a good way to prepare for the upcoming Quiz: 1: Review slides and notes and book chapters since Quiz #2. 2: Create three multiple choice quiz questions (four answers and only one of them is corrent) that you...
• Posted Which paper is better and WHY? to Intimate Relations (Fall 2009)
  You were e-mailed two excerpts from previous Final Papers in this course. We will designate these two papers by their length, so please refer to them as "Long" and "Short." Please indicate which paper was better written, "Long" or "Short"...
• Posted The thing I learned about atttachment to Intimate Relations (Fall 2009)
  What is something you have learned about the importance and implications of attachment? It could be something your learned about yourself, your family or someone else. No need to "name names" in your comment....
• Posted Questions (10 Sept 2009) to Intimate Relations (Fall 2009)
  What are one or two key questions you hope to have answered by the end of this class?...
• Posted Words From Joyce Reding to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  As I read the tributes to Wayne, I'm struck in awe by the broadness of his capabilities. With all of those strengths, he could have spent his lifetime stowing up wealth. We are rich indeed because of the path he...
• Posted Words From Kris Metzger to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  He taught me He invested in me He validated me He encouraged me He inspired me He challenged me He made me think And he made me laugh. Dr. Caron was an exhorter. I greatly enjoyed knowing him and he...
• Posted Words From Lois Pearson to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  I was deeply saddened to hear of Wayne's sudden death. Wayne taught us how to maintain our own personhood during the decline of our loved one's Alzheimer's disease. He taught us to not merely survive but to thrive and...
• Posted Words From Jan Hogan to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Wayne was a master teacher for many of us and he was also a wonderful colleague in Family Social Science. You could always count on his wisdom and generosity, his creativity and humor, and his note-taking even during the most...
• Posted Words From Jenna J to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  What an inspirational professor! I recommended his class to everyone I knew, and this was because of him. He truly was a "friend" to his students as well as a teacher. Jenna J (Minneapolis, MN)...
• Posted Words From Beth Olson to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  My sympathy to the family and friends of Dr. Caron. It has been a few years ago now - but Dr. Caron counseled me - as my Mother has dementia - He was of great help to me. He was...
• Posted Words From Doug Williams to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Bonnie and I were very shocked and saddened to learn of Wayne's death. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Doug Williams (Robbinsdale, MN)...
• Posted Words From Mary Louise Gooch to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Wayne left an indelible imprint on my life. He eased my difficult transition from CA to MN. He was the first mental health professional from MN to welcome and support me into starting over again in the Twin Cities. He...
• Posted Words From Chris Ackerman to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Dr. Caron was an amazing and incredibly inspiring professor. I still find myself quoting him on a daily basis. He taught me so much, not only course material but so much about myself as well. I will miss his energy,...
• Posted Words From Jeanine Steffens to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Wayne was my cousin-back in the early 1980's I was going thru a bad divorce and needed the help of hennepin county family services for a custody battle. Wayne was working in that department at that time and was...
• Posted Words From Sahro Mohamud to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  want to express my deepest Condolences to Dr. Caron's family. He was a wonderful a teacher and he will be greatly missed. Sahro Mohamud Sahro Mohamud (AppleValley, MN)...
• Posted Words From Leah Andersen to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Dr. Caron was the first professor I had in the Family Social Science program at the U. He really challenged students to think creatively and participate often. I continued to take as many of his classes as I could before...
• Posted Words From Jalane Gunderson to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  As a former Family Social Science student, Dr. Caron was amoung one of my favorite teachers. The endless knowledge he shared, his welcoming presence and excitement will not be forgotten. I had the awesome experience of being able to enjoy...
• Posted Words From Alex Lekander to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Still in shock, I think of Dr. Wayne Caron as my favorite professor. He helped me choose a life track, and I made an effort to take every class he taught in college. We will all miss him, and my...
• Posted Words From John Cook to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Wayne was a classmate of mine 40 years ago at St. Raphael School. He was the first person I met that actually taught me the proper pronunciation of "Ra-fay-ell" instead of how we used to say it and still say...
• Posted Words From Richard O'C to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  I've known Wayne since becoming friends with his son Chris in 6th grade. He was a great man, even though I didn't really figure that out until I got older. The last few times I saw him we had...
• Posted Words From Walter Bera to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  I am deeply saddened to hear of Wayne’s death. He was so wise and generous of this ideas, help and time to so many people. For me, Wayne was a critical consultant and supporter during my own PhD journey...
• Posted Words From Nancy to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Wayne’s smile was more real than any other. It warmed you when you felt cold and alone. It was authentic in its caring. I see that smile now in the obituary. Today, it does not warm me. Today, I only...
• Posted Words From Andrea Thorson to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Dr. Caron was the first exposure I had to the Department of Family Social Science. I took his Intimate Relations course a year before I chose to major in the program. Dr. Caron's passion for learning about families, without...
• Posted Words From Jane Tornatore to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Back in the mid-80’s I called FSoS to see if anyone would take on a volunteer who had no experience in family science. They sent me to Pauline Boss who sent me to Wayne. He was my first introduction to...
• Posted Words From Oluwakemi Bolarinwa to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  I find this very hard and very sad to believe. he was a warmth man. Everytime I wanted to give up, this man gave me second chances till I graduated. I pray for him and his family. Oluwakemi Bolarinwa...
• Posted Words From Peg Lindlof to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Dr. Caron inspired many of us when he gave the keynote address at the MCFR conference on Family Caregiving. He has left a wonderful legacy that I hope will contribute to the healing process for his family and friends....
• Posted Words From Amira Adawe to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Dr.Wayne Caron was amazing and talented person. He was one of my best professors at University of Minnesota. It is so sad that i will never see Dr. Caron again. May prayer goes to Dr.Caron and his family. Amira Adawe...
• Posted Words From Kathleen Bischel Beddow to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  Wayne had a gift for making each person he talked with feel cared for and know that they had a special relationship with him. Everyone who loved him, as a teacher, a mentor, a friend, or a therapist has a...
• Posted Words From Deborah Simmons to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  I am terribly saddened to hear of Wayne's sudden death. The Family Social Science family has lost one of its most inspired, compassionate members. You filled the world with light, Wayne. Namaste, friend. Your light shines on. Deborah Simmons...
• Posted Words From Hal Grotevant to Wayne Caron Memorial Page
  I am still in shock. Wayne's office is two doors from mine, and it's difficult to walk by. But when I look there, I recall his passion for his work, his life, his friends, his family. He lived fully....