Campus Memorial Service Announced for Matt Doggett

[updated 01-07-2008]

A campus memorial service for Matt Doggett has been set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, in Ramsey Theatre. The Wayne State community suffered the tragic loss of Matt in the early morning hours of Dec. 15. Matt, from Burwell, Neb., was a standout member of the WSC Track and Field team.

Wayne State's counseling office stands ready to help those who need assistance coping with this loss. Students seeking counseling should call the Counseling Center at 375-7321 or Campus Security for emergency assistance at 375-7216. College employees seeking counseling should call Best Care Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-666-8606.

Services for Matt were held at Sacred Heart Parish, 757 I Street, Burwell, Neb.

Matt’s family prefers that any memorials be sent to them in care of Wayne State Track and Field.

Our hearts go out to the Doggett family and the friends, students, coaches, staff and faculty affected by this tragedy.